Strasburg, PA Demographics
A map of Strasburg's Population by Race
Strasburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,109, a less than 1% change from the 3,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 5.9% Native American/Other, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Strasburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Strasburg 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 Strasburg, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Strasburg is ranked the 460th 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). Strasburg was ranked the 447th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Strasburg's White Population
2,779 residents of Strasburg, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Strasburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Strasburg ranks 1234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Strasburg's population has increased from 87.8% to 89.4%.
Strasburg is more White than neighboring Soudersburg (77.4% White), Bird-in-Hand (86.2% White), and Lampeter (86% White). Strasburg is less White than neighboring Ronks (100% White), and Smoketown (100% White).
Strasburg's Black Population
40 residents of Strasburg, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Strasburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Strasburg ranks 813th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Black residents' share of Strasburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
Strasburg is more Black than neighboring Ronks (0% Black), Bird-in-Hand (0% Black), Lampeter (1% Black), and Smoketown (0% Black). Strasburg is less Black than neighboring Soudersburg (11.7% Black).
Strasburg's Asian Population
0 residents of Strasburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Strasburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Strasburg ranks 441st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Strasburg's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.
Strasburg is less Asian than neighboring Lampeter (7.4% Asian).
Strasburg's Hispanic Population
10 residents of Strasburg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Strasburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Strasburg ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Strasburg's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.3%.
Strasburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Ronks (0% Hispanic), and Smoketown (0% Hispanic). Strasburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Soudersburg (11% Hispanic), Bird-in-Hand (13.8% Hispanic), and Lampeter (4.1% Hispanic).
Strasburg's Native American/Other Population
182 residents of Strasburg, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Strasburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Strasburg ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1720.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Strasburg's population has increased from 0.3% to 5.9%.
Strasburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Soudersburg (0% Native American/Other), Ronks (0% Native American/Other), Bird-in-Hand (0% Native American/Other), Lampeter (0% Native American/Other), and Smoketown (0% Native American/Other).
Strasburg's Multiracial Population
98 residents of Strasburg, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Strasburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Strasburg ranks 856th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Strasburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Strasburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.
Strasburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Soudersburg (0% Multiracial), Ronks (0% Multiracial), Bird-in-Hand (0% Multiracial), Lampeter (1.6% Multiracial), and Smoketown (0% 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.