South Heights, PA Demographics

A map of South Heights's Population by Race

South Heights, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 408, an increase from the 384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Heights 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 South Heights, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Heights is ranked the 1443rd 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). South Heights was ranked the 1450th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Heights's White Population

333 residents of South Heights, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Heights is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. South Heights ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of South Heights's population has decreased from 94.5% to 81.6%.

South Heights is more White than neighboring Ambridge (63.8% White), Leetsdale (80.7% White), Aliquippa (53.6% White), and Carnot-Moon (79.3% White). South Heights is less White than neighboring Edgeworth (92% White).

South Heights's Black Population

17 residents of South Heights, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Heights is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. South Heights ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Black residents' share of South Heights's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.2%.

South Heights is more Black than neighboring Edgeworth (0.6% Black). South Heights is less Black than neighboring Ambridge (19.4% Black), Leetsdale (4.8% Black), Aliquippa (34.7% Black), and Carnot-Moon (5.1% Black).

South Heights's Asian Population

0 residents of South Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Heights is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. South Heights ranks 1208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Heights is less Asian than neighboring Leetsdale (0.8% Asian), Aliquippa (0.6% Asian), Edgeworth (0.8% Asian), and Carnot-Moon (6.2% Asian).

South Heights's Hispanic Population

10 residents of South Heights, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Heights is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Heights ranks 1780th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Heights's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Hispanic residents' share of South Heights's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.5%.

South Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Ambridge (7.9% Hispanic), Leetsdale (3.7% Hispanic), Aliquippa (5.1% Hispanic), Edgeworth (4% Hispanic), and Carnot-Moon (3.5% Hispanic).

South Heights's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Heights, 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 South Heights is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Heights 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, South Heights's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ambridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Leetsdale (0.5% Native American/Other), Aliquippa (1% Native American/Other), and Carnot-Moon (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Heights's Multiracial Population

48 residents of South Heights, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Heights is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Heights ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 182.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South Heights's population has increased from 4.4% to 11.8%.

South Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Ambridge (8.7% Multiracial), Leetsdale (9.4% Multiracial), Aliquippa (4.9% Multiracial), Edgeworth (2.6% Multiracial), and Carnot-Moon (5.7% 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.