Sinking Spring, PA Demographics

A map of Sinking Spring's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,939	2,893	68.7%	67.5%
Hispanic	925	748	21.6%	17.5%
Asian	283	167	6.6%	3.9%
Multiracial	98	181	2.3%	4.2%
Black	36	284	0.8%	6.6%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.3%

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,281, a less than 1% change from the 4,286 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% White, 21.6% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sinking Spring, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sinking Spring has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Sinking Spring, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sinking Spring is ranked the 329th 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). Sinking Spring was ranked the 320th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sinking Spring's White Population

2,939 residents of Sinking Spring, or 68.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sinking Spring is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Sinking Spring ranks 1745th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has increased from 67.5% to 68.7%.

Sinking Spring is more White than neighboring Springmont (56.6% White). Sinking Spring is less White than neighboring Whitfield (77.7% White), West Wyomissing (79.4% White), West Lawn (71% White), and Lincoln Park (78.6% White).

Sinking Spring's Black Population

36 residents of Sinking Spring, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sinking Spring is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Sinking Spring ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.3%. Black residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has decreased from 6.6% to 0.8%.

Sinking Spring is more Black than neighboring Springmont (0.2% Black), Whitfield (0% Black), and West Lawn (0.6% Black). Sinking Spring is less Black than neighboring West Wyomissing (9.5% Black), and Lincoln Park (4.1% Black).

Sinking Spring's Asian Population

283 residents of Sinking Spring, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sinking Spring is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Sinking Spring ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Asian residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.6%.

Sinking Spring is more Asian than neighboring Whitfield (1.1% Asian), West Wyomissing (0.3% Asian), West Lawn (0% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0% Asian). Sinking Spring is less Asian than neighboring Springmont (7.1% Asian).

Sinking Spring's Hispanic Population

925 residents of Sinking Spring, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sinking Spring is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sinking Spring ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has increased from 17.5% to 21.6%.

Sinking Spring is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitfield (14.2% Hispanic), West Wyomissing (8.1% Hispanic), West Lawn (16.3% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (17.3% Hispanic). Sinking Spring is less Hispanic than neighboring Springmont (36.1% Hispanic).

Sinking Spring's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sinking Spring, 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 Sinking Spring is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sinking Spring ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sinking Spring is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sinking Spring's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Sinking Spring, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sinking Spring is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sinking Spring ranks 517th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sinking Spring's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sinking Spring's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Sinking Spring is more Multiracial than neighboring Springmont (0% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (0% Multiracial). Sinking Spring is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitfield (6.8% Multiracial), West Wyomissing (2.6% Multiracial), and West Lawn (12.1% 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.