Southmont, PA Demographics

A map of Southmont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,861	1,821	90.4%	89.0%
Multiracial	84	81	4.1%	4.0%
Hispanic	44	61	2.1%	3.0%
Asian	43	22	2.1%	1.1%
Black	27	48	1.3%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.6%

Southmont, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,059, a less than 1% change from the 2,045 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southmont has become less 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 Southmont, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southmont is ranked the 651st 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). Southmont was ranked the 642nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southmont's White Population

1,861 residents of Southmont, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southmont is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Southmont ranks 1130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Southmont's population has increased from 89.0% to 90.4%.

Southmont is more White than neighboring Johnstown (68.4% White), and Ferndale (89.8% White). Southmont is less White than neighboring Elim (92.6% White), Westmont (93.2% White), and Brownstown (92.7% White).

Southmont's Black Population

27 residents of Southmont, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Southmont ranks 564th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Black residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.3%.

Southmont is more Black than neighboring Westmont (0.5% Black). Southmont is less Black than neighboring Elim (1.8% Black), Johnstown (13.2% Black), Brownstown (1.5% Black), and Ferndale (4.6% Black).

Southmont's Asian Population

43 residents of Southmont, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Southmont ranks 570th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Asian population has grown by an estimated 95.5%. Asian residents' share of Southmont's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.1%.

Southmont is more Asian than neighboring Elim (0.2% Asian), Johnstown (1% Asian), Westmont (0.4% Asian), Brownstown (0% Asian), and Ferndale (0% Asian).

Southmont's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Southmont, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Southmont ranks 756th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Southmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (1.2% Hispanic), Brownstown (1.3% Hispanic), and Ferndale (0% Hispanic). Southmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Elim (3.1% Hispanic), and Johnstown (6.2% Hispanic).

Southmont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Southmont, 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 Southmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Southmont ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Southmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Westmont (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0.5% Native American/Other).

Southmont's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Southmont, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Southmont ranks 605th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Southmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Southmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Elim (2.2% Multiracial). Southmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnstown (10.6% Multiracial), Westmont (4.2% Multiracial), Brownstown (4.5% Multiracial), and Ferndale (5.1% 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.