Perryopolis, PA Demographics

A map of Perryopolis's Population by Race

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,529, a large decrease from the 1,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Perryopolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Perryopolis has become more 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 Perryopolis, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Perryopolis is ranked the 779th 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). Perryopolis was ranked the 724th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Perryopolis's White Population

1,441 residents of Perryopolis, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Perryopolis is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Perryopolis ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Perryopolis's population has decreased from 94.9% to 94.2%.

Perryopolis is more White than neighboring Star Junction (90.4% White), Smithton (92.9% White), Arnold City (85.5% White), and Fayette City (90.4% White). Perryopolis is less White than neighboring Smock (95.2% White).

Perryopolis's Black Population

4 residents of Perryopolis, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Perryopolis is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Perryopolis ranks 1507th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Perryopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Perryopolis is more Black than neighboring Star Junction (0% Black), Smithton (0% Black), Fayette City (0% Black), and Smock (0% Black). Perryopolis is less Black than neighboring Arnold City (8.6% Black).

Perryopolis's Asian Population

33 residents of Perryopolis, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Perryopolis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Perryopolis ranks 661st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Perryopolis's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.2%.

Perryopolis is more Asian than neighboring Star Junction (0% Asian), Smithton (0% Asian), Arnold City (0% Asian), Fayette City (0% Asian), and Smock (0% Asian).

Perryopolis's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Perryopolis, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Perryopolis is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Perryopolis ranks 1611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Perryopolis's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Perryopolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Star Junction (0% Hispanic), Arnold City (0% Hispanic), Fayette City (0% Hispanic), and Smock (0% Hispanic). Perryopolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithton (3.7% Hispanic).

Perryopolis's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Perryopolis, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Perryopolis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Perryopolis ranks 1405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Perryopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Perryopolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Star Junction (0% Native American/Other), Smithton (0% Native American/Other), Arnold City (0% Native American/Other), Fayette City (0% Native American/Other), and Smock (0% Native American/Other).

Perryopolis's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Perryopolis, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Perryopolis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Perryopolis ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perryopolis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Perryopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Perryopolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Star Junction (9.6% Multiracial), Smithton (3.4% Multiracial), Arnold City (5.9% Multiracial), Fayette City (9.6% Multiracial), and Smock (4.8% 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.