Shillington, PA Demographics

A map of Shillington's Population by Race

Shillington, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,492, a less than 1% change from the 5,475 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shillington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shillington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Shillington, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shillington is ranked the 242nd 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). Shillington was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shillington's White Population

3,989 residents of Shillington, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shillington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Shillington ranks 1689th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Shillington's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.6%.

Shillington is more White than neighboring Pennwyn (69% White), Montrose Manor (43.8% White), and Kenhorst (54.8% White). Shillington is less White than neighboring Lincoln Park (78.6% White), and Mohnton (86.6% White).

Shillington's Black Population

91 residents of Shillington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shillington is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Shillington ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Shillington's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.7%.

Shillington is more Black than neighboring Pennwyn (0% Black), Kenhorst (0% Black), and Mohnton (0% Black). Shillington is less Black than neighboring Montrose Manor (6.5% Black), and Lincoln Park (4.1% Black).

Shillington's Asian Population

17 residents of Shillington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shillington is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Shillington ranks 620th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Asian residents' share of Shillington's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Shillington is more Asian than neighboring Pennwyn (0% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0% Asian). Shillington is less Asian than neighboring Montrose Manor (14.9% Asian), Kenhorst (5.3% Asian), and Mohnton (1.4% Asian).

Shillington's Hispanic Population

1,162 residents of Shillington, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shillington is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shillington ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Shillington's population has increased from 17.9% to 21.2%.

Shillington is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennwyn (0% Hispanic), Lincoln Park (17.3% Hispanic), and Mohnton (10.6% Hispanic). Shillington is less Hispanic than neighboring Montrose Manor (27.5% Hispanic), and Kenhorst (36.5% Hispanic).

Shillington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shillington, 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 Shillington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Shillington ranks 629th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shillington's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Shillington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kenhorst (0.2% Native American/Other).

Shillington's Multiracial Population

233 residents of Shillington, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shillington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Shillington ranks 804th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shillington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Shillington's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

Shillington is more Multiracial than neighboring Kenhorst (3.2% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (0% Multiracial), and Mohnton (1.5% Multiracial). Shillington is less Multiracial than neighboring Pennwyn (31% Multiracial), and Montrose Manor (7.3% 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.