Shrewsbury, PA Demographics

A map of Shrewsbury's Population by Race

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,878, a less than 1% change from the 3,848 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shrewsbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shrewsbury has become considerably more 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 Shrewsbury, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shrewsbury is ranked the 371st 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). Shrewsbury was ranked the 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shrewsbury's White Population

3,269 residents of Shrewsbury, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shrewsbury is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Shrewsbury ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has decreased from 87.7% to 84.3%.

Shrewsbury is more White than neighboring Glen Rock (81.1% White), and Stewartstown (83.1% White). Shrewsbury is less White than neighboring Railroad (95.5% White), New Freedom (91.1% White), and Loganville (88.2% White).

Shrewsbury's Black Population

199 residents of Shrewsbury, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shrewsbury is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Shrewsbury ranks 465th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 67.2%. Black residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.1%.

Shrewsbury is more Black than neighboring Railroad (0% Black), New Freedom (0% Black), Glen Rock (0.3% Black), and Stewartstown (4% Black). Shrewsbury is less Black than neighboring Loganville (6% Black).

Shrewsbury's Asian Population

0 residents of Shrewsbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shrewsbury is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Shrewsbury ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Shrewsbury is less Asian than neighboring Railroad (4.5% Asian), New Freedom (0.6% Asian), Glen Rock (2.7% Asian), Loganville (1.1% Asian), and Stewartstown (1.2% Asian).

Shrewsbury's Hispanic Population

301 residents of Shrewsbury, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shrewsbury is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shrewsbury ranks 560th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.8%.

Shrewsbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Railroad (0% Hispanic), New Freedom (6.1% Hispanic), Loganville (4.2% Hispanic), and Stewartstown (5.4% Hispanic). Shrewsbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Rock (10.5% Hispanic).

Shrewsbury's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Shrewsbury, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shrewsbury is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Shrewsbury ranks 927th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Shrewsbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Railroad (0% Native American/Other), New Freedom (0% Native American/Other), Glen Rock (0% Native American/Other), and Loganville (0% Native American/Other).

Shrewsbury's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Shrewsbury, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shrewsbury is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Shrewsbury ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.4%.

Shrewsbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Railroad (0% Multiracial), New Freedom (2.2% Multiracial), and Loganville (0.5% Multiracial). Shrewsbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Rock (5.3% Multiracial), and Stewartstown (5.8% 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.