Soudersburg, PA Demographics
A map of Soudersburg's Population by Race
Soudersburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 592, a large increase from the 523 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 11.7% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soudersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Soudersburg 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 Soudersburg, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 37.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Soudersburg is ranked the 1265th 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). Soudersburg was ranked the 1306th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Soudersburg's White Population
458 residents of Soudersburg, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soudersburg is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Soudersburg ranks 1353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Soudersburg's population has decreased from 85.7% to 77.4%.
Soudersburg is more White than neighboring Paradise (76.5% White). Soudersburg is less White than neighboring Gordonville (90% White), Ronks (100% White), Bird-in-Hand (86.2% White), and Strasburg (89.4% White).
Soudersburg's Black Population
69 residents of Soudersburg, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soudersburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Soudersburg ranks 654th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 590.0%. Black residents' share of Soudersburg's population has increased from 1.9% to 11.7%.
Soudersburg is more Black than neighboring Gordonville (0% Black), Ronks (0% Black), Paradise (1.9% Black), Bird-in-Hand (0% Black), and Strasburg (1.3% Black).
Soudersburg's Asian Population
0 residents of Soudersburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soudersburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Soudersburg ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Soudersburg's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.
Soudersburg's Hispanic Population
65 residents of Soudersburg, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soudersburg is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Soudersburg ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Soudersburg's population has increased from 7.5% to 11.0%.
Soudersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Gordonville (0% Hispanic), Ronks (0% Hispanic), and Strasburg (0.3% Hispanic). Soudersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Paradise (18.6% Hispanic), and Bird-in-Hand (13.8% Hispanic).
Soudersburg's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Soudersburg, 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 Soudersburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Soudersburg ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Soudersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Soudersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gordonville (10% Native American/Other), Paradise (1.8% Native American/Other), and Strasburg (5.9% Native American/Other).
Soudersburg's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Soudersburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soudersburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Soudersburg ranks 1685th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Soudersburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Soudersburg's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.
Soudersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise (1.1% Multiracial), and Strasburg (3.2% 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.