Red Lion, PA Demographics

A map of Red Lion's Population by Race

Red Lion, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,516, a less than 1% change from the 6,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 5.5% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Lion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Lion 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 Red Lion, that probability was 25.6% in 2020 and 28.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Lion is ranked the 192nd 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). Red Lion was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Lion's White Population

5,487 residents of Red Lion, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Lion is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Red Lion ranks 1343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Red Lion's population has decreased from 85.9% to 84.2%.

Red Lion is more White than neighboring Windsor (71.6% White). Red Lion is less White than neighboring Yoe (85.2% White), Dallastown (86% White), Winterstown (95.9% White), and Felton (92.7% White).

Red Lion's Black Population

358 residents of Red Lion, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Lion is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Red Lion ranks 446th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's Black population has grown by an estimated 68.9%. Black residents' share of Red Lion's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.5%.

Red Lion is more Black than neighboring Windsor (2.8% Black), Yoe (3% Black), Dallastown (0.5% Black), Winterstown (0% Black), and Felton (1.5% Black).

Red Lion's Asian Population

270 residents of Red Lion, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Lion is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Red Lion ranks 900th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 671.4%. Asian residents' share of Red Lion's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.1%.

Red Lion is more Asian than neighboring Windsor (0% Asian), Yoe (0% Asian), Dallastown (0% Asian), Winterstown (0% Asian), and Felton (0% Asian).

Red Lion's Hispanic Population

82 residents of Red Lion, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Lion is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Red Lion ranks 481st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Lion's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.3%.

Red Lion is less Hispanic than neighboring Windsor (20.6% Hispanic), Yoe (3.8% Hispanic), Dallastown (12% Hispanic), and Winterstown (2.6% Hispanic).

Red Lion's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Red Lion, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Lion is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Lion ranks 518th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Lion's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Red Lion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (0% Native American/Other), Dallastown (0% Native American/Other), and Winterstown (0% Native American/Other). Red Lion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yoe (1.2% Native American/Other), and Felton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Red Lion's Multiracial Population

310 residents of Red Lion, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Lion is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Red Lion ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lion's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Red Lion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Red Lion is more Multiracial than neighboring Dallastown (1.5% Multiracial), Winterstown (1.5% Multiracial), and Felton (3.5% Multiracial). Red Lion is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (5.1% Multiracial), and Yoe (6.8% 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.