Swissvale, PA Demographics

A map of Swissvale's Population by Race

Swissvale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,418, a slight decrease from the 8,624 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 28.7% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Swissvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Swissvale has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Swissvale, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Swissvale is ranked the 127th 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). Swissvale was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Swissvale's White Population

4,767 residents of Swissvale, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Swissvale is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Swissvale ranks 1820th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Swissvale's population has increased from 54.1% to 56.6%.

Swissvale is more White than neighboring Rankin (22.8% White), and Braddock (7.7% White). Swissvale is less White than neighboring Edgewood (82.7% White), Whitaker (65.4% White), and Braddock Hills (58.9% White).

Swissvale's Black Population

2,414 residents of Swissvale, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Swissvale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Swissvale ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of Swissvale's population has decreased from 34.7% to 28.7%.

Swissvale is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (7.7% Black), and Whitaker (19.7% Black). Swissvale is less Black than neighboring Rankin (58.7% Black), Braddock Hills (32.7% Black), and Braddock (72.2% Black).

Swissvale's Asian Population

290 residents of Swissvale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Swissvale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Swissvale ranks 327th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.8%. Asian residents' share of Swissvale's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.4%.

Swissvale is more Asian than neighboring Rankin (0% Asian), Edgewood (2.9% Asian), Whitaker (0% Asian), Braddock Hills (1.5% Asian), and Braddock (0% Asian).

Swissvale's Hispanic Population

393 residents of Swissvale, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Swissvale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Swissvale ranks 604th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Swissvale's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.7%.

Swissvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (2.6% Hispanic), Braddock Hills (0.6% Hispanic), and Braddock (2% Hispanic). Swissvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Rankin (13% Hispanic), and Whitaker (9.3% Hispanic).

Swissvale's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Swissvale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Swissvale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Swissvale ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Swissvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Swissvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0.1% Native American/Other), Whitaker (0.4% Native American/Other), Braddock Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and Braddock (0% Native American/Other). Swissvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rankin (0.8% Native American/Other).

Swissvale's Multiracial Population

499 residents of Swissvale, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Swissvale is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Swissvale ranks 440th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swissvale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Swissvale's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.9%.

Swissvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Rankin (4.7% Multiracial), Edgewood (4% Multiracial), and Whitaker (5.2% Multiracial). Swissvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock Hills (6.1% Multiracial), and Braddock (18.1% 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.