Port Allegany, PA Demographics
A map of Port Allegany's Population by Race
Port Allegany, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,356, a large increase from the 2,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Allegany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Port Allegany 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 Port Allegany, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Port Allegany is ranked the 592nd 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). Port Allegany was ranked the 624th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Port Allegany's White Population
2,205 residents of Port Allegany, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Allegany is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Port Allegany ranks 650th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.6%.
Port Allegany is more White than neighboring Portville (92.3% White). Port Allegany is less White than neighboring Roulette (93.9% White), Smethport (94.3% White), Shinglehouse (97.7% White), and Eldred (95.2% White).
Port Allegany's Black Population
2 residents of Port Allegany, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Allegany is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Port Allegany ranks 1430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Port Allegany is more Black than neighboring Shinglehouse (0% Black), Eldred (0% Black), and Portville (0% Black). Port Allegany is less Black than neighboring Roulette (0.5% Black), and Smethport (1% Black).
Port Allegany's Asian Population
0 residents of Port Allegany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Allegany is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Port Allegany ranks 1243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Port Allegany is less Asian than neighboring Smethport (0.1% Asian), and Eldred (0.5% Asian).
Port Allegany's Hispanic Population
18 residents of Port Allegany, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Allegany is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Allegany ranks 1564th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Port Allegany is more Hispanic than neighboring Roulette (0% Hispanic), Shinglehouse (0% Hispanic), and Portville (0.4% Hispanic). Port Allegany is less Hispanic than neighboring Smethport (3.1% Hispanic), and Eldred (2.8% Hispanic).
Port Allegany's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Port Allegany, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Allegany is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Allegany ranks 731st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Port Allegany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roulette (0% Native American/Other), Smethport (0% Native American/Other), Eldred (0% Native American/Other), and Portville (0.1% Native American/Other).
Port Allegany's Multiracial Population
117 residents of Port Allegany, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Allegany is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Port Allegany ranks 326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Allegany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.
Port Allegany is more Multiracial than neighboring Smethport (1.6% Multiracial), Shinglehouse (1.8% Multiracial), and Eldred (1.4% Multiracial). Port Allegany is less Multiracial than neighboring Roulette (5.7% Multiracial), and Portville (7.2% 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.