Perkasie, PA Demographics

A map of Perkasie's Population by Race

Perkasie, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,216, a slight increase from the 9,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Perkasie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Perkasie is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Perkasie, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Perkasie is ranked the 106th 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). Perkasie was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Perkasie's White Population

8,244 residents of Perkasie, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Perkasie is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Perkasie ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Perkasie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.5%.

Perkasie is more White than neighboring Sellersville (82.1% White), Telford (82.5% White), Souderton (74.1% White), and Quakertown (76.4% White). Perkasie is less White than neighboring Silverdale (90.7% White).

Perkasie's Black Population

227 residents of Perkasie, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Perkasie is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Perkasie ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.7%. Black residents' share of Perkasie's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.5%.

Perkasie is more Black than neighboring Telford (0.8% Black), and Souderton (1.6% Black). Perkasie is less Black than neighboring Sellersville (6.8% Black), Silverdale (3.7% Black), and Quakertown (3.4% Black).

Perkasie's Asian Population

11 residents of Perkasie, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Perkasie is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Perkasie ranks 416th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 92.1%. Asian residents' share of Perkasie's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.1%.

Perkasie is less Asian than neighboring Sellersville (0.3% Asian), Silverdale (0.2% Asian), Telford (0.7% Asian), Souderton (4.6% Asian), and Quakertown (4.5% Asian).

Perkasie's Hispanic Population

438 residents of Perkasie, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Perkasie is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Perkasie ranks 547th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Perkasie's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Perkasie is more Hispanic than neighboring Silverdale (3.3% Hispanic). Perkasie is less Hispanic than neighboring Sellersville (5.9% Hispanic), Telford (15.2% Hispanic), Souderton (16.3% Hispanic), and Quakertown (13.7% Hispanic).

Perkasie's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Perkasie, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Perkasie is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Perkasie ranks 819th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Perkasie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Perkasie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silverdale (0% Native American/Other), Telford (0.1% Native American/Other), Souderton (0% Native American/Other), and Quakertown (0.1% Native American/Other). Perkasie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sellersville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Perkasie's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Perkasie, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Perkasie is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Perkasie ranks 1129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perkasie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Perkasie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Perkasie is more Multiracial than neighboring Silverdale (2.1% Multiracial), Telford (0.6% Multiracial), and Quakertown (2% Multiracial). Perkasie is less Multiracial than neighboring Sellersville (3.8% Multiracial), and Souderton (3.4% 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.