Pitcairn, PA Demographics

A map of Pitcairn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,814	2,016	59.8%	65.0%
Black	939	782	31.0%	25.2%
Multiracial	157	197	5.2%	6.4%
Hispanic	122	71	4.0%	2.3%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	0.7%

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,032, a slight decrease from the 3,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% White, 31.0% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pitcairn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pitcairn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pitcairn, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pitcairn is ranked the 469th 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). Pitcairn was ranked the 450th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pitcairn's White Population

1,814 residents of Pitcairn, or 59.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pitcairn is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pitcairn ranks 1761st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Pitcairn's population has decreased from 65.0% to 59.8%.

Pitcairn is less White than neighboring Wall (84.2% White), Monroeville municipality (69.2% White), Trafford (88.9% White), Wilmerding (71.7% White), and East McKeesport (77.7% White).

Pitcairn's Black Population

939 residents of Pitcairn, or 31.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pitcairn is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pitcairn ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Pitcairn's population has increased from 25.2% to 31.0%.

Pitcairn is more Black than neighboring Wall (4.3% Black), Monroeville municipality (15.3% Black), Trafford (1.9% Black), Wilmerding (25.2% Black), and East McKeesport (15.8% Black).

Pitcairn's Asian Population

0 residents of Pitcairn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pitcairn is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pitcairn ranks 1034th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pitcairn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pitcairn is less Asian than neighboring Wall (0.2% Asian), Monroeville municipality (5.2% Asian), Trafford (1.9% Asian), and East McKeesport (0.2% Asian).

Pitcairn's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Pitcairn, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pitcairn is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pitcairn ranks 939th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Pitcairn's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.0%.

Pitcairn is more Hispanic than neighboring Wall (1.1% Hispanic), Trafford (1% Hispanic), Wilmerding (2.2% Hispanic), and East McKeesport (0.5% Hispanic). Pitcairn is less Hispanic than neighboring Monroeville municipality (4.7% Hispanic).

Pitcairn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pitcairn, 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 Pitcairn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pitcairn ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pitcairn's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Pitcairn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monroeville municipality (0.4% Native American/Other), and East McKeesport (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pitcairn's Multiracial Population

157 residents of Pitcairn, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pitcairn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pitcairn ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitcairn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pitcairn's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.2%.

Pitcairn is more Multiracial than neighboring Monroeville municipality (5.1% Multiracial), Wilmerding (0.9% Multiracial), and East McKeesport (5% Multiracial). Pitcairn is less Multiracial than neighboring Wall (10.3% Multiracial), and Trafford (6.3% 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.