Sanatoga, PA Demographics

A map of Sanatoga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,540	6,240	73.1%	73.4%
Black	1,111	1,137	12.4%	13.4%
Hispanic	820	500	9.2%	5.9%
Multiracial	297	406	3.3%	4.8%
Asian	172	182	1.9%	2.1%
Native American/Other	9	31	0.1%	0.4%

Sanatoga, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,949, an increase from the 8,496 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 12.4% Black, 9.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sanatoga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sanatoga is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Sanatoga, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sanatoga is ranked the 114th 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). Sanatoga was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sanatoga's White Population

6,540 residents of Sanatoga, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sanatoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Sanatoga ranks 1686th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Sanatoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.1%.

Sanatoga is more White than neighboring Pottstown (54.1% White). Sanatoga is less White than neighboring Pottsgrove (95.4% White), Kenilworth (94.5% White), Halfway House (74.6% White), and South Pottstown (76.9% White).

Sanatoga's Black Population

1,111 residents of Sanatoga, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sanatoga is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Sanatoga ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Sanatoga's population has decreased from 13.4% to 12.4%.

Sanatoga is more Black than neighboring Pottsgrove (1.1% Black), Kenilworth (1.1% Black), Halfway House (11.8% Black), and South Pottstown (1.6% Black). Sanatoga is less Black than neighboring Pottstown (22.6% Black).

Sanatoga's Asian Population

172 residents of Sanatoga, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sanatoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Sanatoga ranks 312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Asian residents' share of Sanatoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Sanatoga is more Asian than neighboring Pottsgrove (0.5% Asian), Halfway House (0.4% Asian), and South Pottstown (0.4% Asian). Sanatoga is less Asian than neighboring Pottstown (3.3% Asian), and Kenilworth (2.1% Asian).

Sanatoga's Hispanic Population

820 residents of Sanatoga, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sanatoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sanatoga ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sanatoga's population has increased from 5.9% to 9.2%.

Sanatoga is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottsgrove (0.2% Hispanic), Kenilworth (2.1% Hispanic), and Halfway House (5.3% Hispanic). Sanatoga is less Hispanic than neighboring Pottstown (12.5% Hispanic), and South Pottstown (13.6% Hispanic).

Sanatoga's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Sanatoga, 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 Sanatoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sanatoga ranks 925th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sanatoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Sanatoga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsgrove (0% Native American/Other), and Halfway House (0% Native American/Other). Sanatoga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottstown (0.5% Native American/Other), and South Pottstown (2.3% Native American/Other).

Sanatoga's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Sanatoga, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sanatoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sanatoga ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanatoga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sanatoga's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.3%.

Sanatoga is more Multiracial than neighboring Pottsgrove (2.8% Multiracial), and Kenilworth (0% Multiracial). Sanatoga is less Multiracial than neighboring Pottstown (6.8% Multiracial), Halfway House (8% Multiracial), and South Pottstown (5.2% 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.