Pennsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Pennsburg's Population by Race

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,994, a slight increase from the 3,889 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pennsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pennsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pennsburg, that probability was 32.3% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pennsburg is ranked the 358th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pennsburg was ranked the 370th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pennsburg's White Population

3,593 residents of Pennsburg, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pennsburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pennsburg ranks 1519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Pennsburg's population has increased from 81.8% to 90.0%.

Pennsburg is more White than neighboring East Greenville (79% White), Red Hill (84.3% White), Spinnerstown (85.6% White), and Hereford (46.6% White). Pennsburg is less White than neighboring Green Lane (90.4% White).

Pennsburg's Black Population

79 residents of Pennsburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pennsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pennsburg ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Black residents' share of Pennsburg's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.0%.

Pennsburg is more Black than neighboring East Greenville (1.9% Black), Spinnerstown (0% Black), and Hereford (0% Black). Pennsburg is less Black than neighboring Red Hill (4.9% Black), and Green Lane (5.7% Black).

Pennsburg's Asian Population

21 residents of Pennsburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pennsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pennsburg ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Asian residents' share of Pennsburg's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.5%.

Pennsburg is more Asian than neighboring Red Hill (0% Asian), and Hereford (0% Asian). Pennsburg is less Asian than neighboring East Greenville (1.7% Asian), Green Lane (1.2% Asian), and Spinnerstown (1.4% Asian).

Pennsburg's Hispanic Population

205 residents of Pennsburg, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pennsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pennsburg ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Pennsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Pennsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Lane (1.8% Hispanic). Pennsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring East Greenville (10.4% Hispanic), Red Hill (7.5% Hispanic), Spinnerstown (9.5% Hispanic), and Hereford (52.7% Hispanic).

Pennsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pennsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pennsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pennsburg ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pennsburg's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Pennsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Red Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), and Green Lane (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pennsburg's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Pennsburg, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pennsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pennsburg ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pennsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pennsburg's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.4%.

Pennsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Lane (0.4% Multiracial), and Hereford (0.7% Multiracial). Pennsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring East Greenville (6.9% Multiracial), Red Hill (2.5% Multiracial), and Spinnerstown (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.