Souderton, PA Demographics

A map of Souderton's Population by Race

Souderton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,181, a less than 1% change from the 7,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Souderton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Souderton has become less racially diverse since 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 Souderton, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Souderton is ranked the 164th 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). Souderton was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Souderton's White Population

5,320 residents of Souderton, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Souderton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Souderton ranks 1703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Souderton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Souderton's population has increased from 72.3% to 74.1%.

Souderton is more White than neighboring Hatfield (68% White). Souderton is less White than neighboring Telford (82.5% White), Sellersville (82.1% White), Silverdale (90.7% White), and Perkasie (89.5% White).

Souderton's Black Population

114 residents of Souderton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Souderton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Souderton ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Souderton's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Black residents' share of Souderton's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.6%.

Souderton is more Black than neighboring Telford (0.8% Black). Souderton is less Black than neighboring Hatfield (3.7% Black), Sellersville (6.8% Black), Silverdale (3.7% Black), and Perkasie (2.5% Black).

Souderton's Asian Population

331 residents of Souderton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Souderton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Souderton ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Souderton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Asian residents' share of Souderton's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.6%.

Souderton is more Asian than neighboring Telford (0.7% Asian), Sellersville (0.3% Asian), Silverdale (0.2% Asian), and Perkasie (0.1% Asian). Souderton is less Asian than neighboring Hatfield (15.2% Asian).

Souderton's Hispanic Population

1,173 residents of Souderton, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Souderton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Souderton ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Souderton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Souderton's population has increased from 14.2% to 16.3%.

Souderton is more Hispanic than neighboring Telford (15.2% Hispanic), Hatfield (6.5% Hispanic), Sellersville (5.9% Hispanic), Silverdale (3.3% Hispanic), and Perkasie (4.8% Hispanic).

Souderton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Souderton, 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 Souderton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Souderton ranks 970th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Souderton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Telford (0.1% Native American/Other), Hatfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Sellersville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Perkasie (0.2% Native American/Other).

Souderton's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Souderton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Souderton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Souderton ranks 866th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Souderton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Souderton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Souderton is more Multiracial than neighboring Telford (0.6% Multiracial), Silverdale (2.1% Multiracial), and Perkasie (3% Multiracial). Souderton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hatfield (6% Multiracial), and Sellersville (3.8% 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.