Salunga, PA Demographics

A map of Salunga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,138	2,559	93.5%	86.4%
Asian	106	57	3.2%	1.9%
Multiracial	71	93	2.1%	3.1%
Hispanic	40	199	1.2%	6.7%
Black	0	50	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Salunga, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,355, a large increase from the 2,963 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 3.2% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salunga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salunga has become considerably less 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 Salunga, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 12.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salunga is ranked the 424th 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). Salunga was ranked the 469th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salunga's White Population

3,138 residents of Salunga, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salunga is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Salunga ranks 1311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's White population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. White residents' share of Salunga's population has increased from 86.4% to 93.5%.

Salunga is more White than neighboring Mountville (87.5% White), Manheim (86.9% White), East Petersburg (78.8% White), and Mount Joy (81.9% White). Salunga is less White than neighboring Landisville (95.4% White).

Salunga's Black Population

0 residents of Salunga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salunga is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Salunga ranks 709th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Salunga's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Salunga is less Black than neighboring Landisville (0.7% Black), Mountville (1% Black), Manheim (2.8% Black), and Mount Joy (0.9% Black).

Salunga's Asian Population

106 residents of Salunga, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salunga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Salunga ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.0%. Asian residents' share of Salunga's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

Salunga is more Asian than neighboring Landisville (0% Asian), Mountville (0% Asian), Manheim (0.5% Asian), East Petersburg (1.7% Asian), and Mount Joy (1.1% Asian).

Salunga's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Salunga, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salunga is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Salunga ranks 316th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Salunga's population has decreased from 6.7% to 1.2%.

Salunga is less Hispanic than neighboring Landisville (2% Hispanic), Mountville (9.4% Hispanic), Manheim (5.1% Hispanic), East Petersburg (9% Hispanic), and Mount Joy (13.2% Hispanic).

Salunga's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salunga, 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 Salunga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Salunga ranks 1327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salunga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salunga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountville (0.2% Native American/Other), and East Petersburg (1% Native American/Other).

Salunga's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Salunga, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salunga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Salunga ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salunga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Salunga's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.

Salunga is more Multiracial than neighboring Landisville (1.9% Multiracial), and Mountville (2% Multiracial). Salunga is less Multiracial than neighboring Manheim (4.8% Multiracial), East Petersburg (9.4% Multiracial), and Mount Joy (2.9% 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.