Schellsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Schellsburg's Population by Race

Schellsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 342, an increase from the 330 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schellsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schellsburg has become 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 Schellsburg, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 9.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schellsburg is ranked the 1526th 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). Schellsburg was ranked the 1510th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schellsburg's White Population

325 residents of Schellsburg, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schellsburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Schellsburg ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schellsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Schellsburg's population has increased from 92.4% to 95.0%.

Schellsburg is more White than neighboring Manns Choice (80.6% White), and Bedford (94.1% White). Schellsburg is less White than neighboring New Paris (96.9% White), Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) (97.7% White), and New Baltimore (99.3% White).

Schellsburg's Black Population

0 residents of Schellsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schellsburg is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Schellsburg ranks 1383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Schellsburg is less Black than neighboring Bedford (0.9% Black).

Schellsburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Schellsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schellsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Schellsburg ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Schellsburg is less Asian than neighboring Bedford (3.2% Asian).

Schellsburg's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Schellsburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schellsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schellsburg ranks 994th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schellsburg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Schellsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Schellsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring New Paris (0.9% Hispanic), Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) (0% Hispanic), Bedford (0.4% Hispanic), and New Baltimore (0% Hispanic). Schellsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Manns Choice (11.4% Hispanic).

Schellsburg's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Schellsburg, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schellsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schellsburg ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schellsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schellsburg's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Schellsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Paris (0% Native American/Other), Manns Choice (0% Native American/Other), Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) (0% Native American/Other), Bedford (0% Native American/Other), and New Baltimore (0% Native American/Other).

Schellsburg's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Schellsburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schellsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Schellsburg ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schellsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Schellsburg's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.0%.

Schellsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Bedford (1.4% Multiracial), and New Baltimore (0.7% Multiracial). Schellsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring New Paris (2.2% Multiracial), Manns Choice (7.9% Multiracial), and Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) (2.3% 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.