Schlusser, PA Demographics

A map of Schlusser's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,594	5,619	85.0%	82.6%
Hispanic	383	265	7.1%	3.9%
Multiracial	156	320	2.9%	4.7%
Black	114	383	2.1%	5.6%
Native American/Other	93	23	1.7%	0.3%
Asian	62	196	1.1%	2.9%

Schlusser, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,402, a large decrease from the 6,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schlusser, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schlusser 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 Schlusser, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schlusser is ranked the 247th 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). Schlusser was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schlusser's White Population

4,594 residents of Schlusser, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schlusser is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Schlusser ranks 1496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Schlusser's population has increased from 82.6% to 85.0%.

Schlusser is more White than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (75.3% White), Carlisle (75.8% White), and New Kingstown (79.5% White). Schlusser is less White than neighboring Boiling Springs (91.9% White), and Plainfield (98.8% White).

Schlusser's Black Population

114 residents of Schlusser, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schlusser is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Schlusser ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Black residents' share of Schlusser's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.1%.

Schlusser is more Black than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (0% Black), Boiling Springs (0.7% Black), New Kingstown (0% Black), and Plainfield (0% Black). Schlusser is less Black than neighboring Carlisle (9.5% Black).

Schlusser's Asian Population

62 residents of Schlusser, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schlusser is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Schlusser ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's Asian population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Asian residents' share of Schlusser's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

Schlusser is more Asian than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (0.1% Asian), and Boiling Springs (0.4% Asian). Schlusser is less Asian than neighboring Carlisle (2.6% Asian), New Kingstown (20.5% Asian), and Plainfield (1.2% Asian).

Schlusser's Hispanic Population

383 residents of Schlusser, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schlusser is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schlusser ranks 591st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Schlusser's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.1%.

Schlusser is more Hispanic than neighboring Boiling Springs (3.1% Hispanic), New Kingstown (0% Hispanic), and Plainfield (0% Hispanic). Schlusser is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (24.4% Hispanic), and Carlisle (8.4% Hispanic).

Schlusser's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Schlusser, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schlusser is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schlusser ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 304.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schlusser's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Schlusser is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (0% Native American/Other), Carlisle (0.4% Native American/Other), Boiling Springs (0% Native American/Other), New Kingstown (0% Native American/Other), and Plainfield (0% Native American/Other).

Schlusser's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Schlusser, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schlusser is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Schlusser ranks 380th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schlusser's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Schlusser's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.9%.

Schlusser is more Multiracial than neighboring Carlisle Barracks (0.1% Multiracial), New Kingstown (0% Multiracial), and Plainfield (0% Multiracial). Schlusser is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlisle (3.2% Multiracial), and Boiling Springs (3.9% 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.