Tamaqua, PA Demographics

A map of Tamaqua's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,834	5,886	84.3%	85.1%
Hispanic	882	610	12.7%	8.8%
Multiracial	140	254	2.0%	3.7%
Black	65	105	0.9%	1.5%
Native American/Other	3	18	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	43	0.0%	0.6%

Tamaqua, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,924, a less than 1% change from the 6,916 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tamaqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tamaqua has become slightly 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 Tamaqua, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tamaqua is ranked the 169th 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). Tamaqua was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tamaqua's White Population

5,834 residents of Tamaqua, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tamaqua is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Tamaqua ranks 1379th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Tamaqua's population has decreased from 85.1% to 84.3%.

Tamaqua is more White than neighboring Lansford (72.8% White), and Summit Hill (79.1% White). Tamaqua is less White than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (86.8% White), Hometown (97.4% White), and Tuscarora (99.1% White).

Tamaqua's Black Population

65 residents of Tamaqua, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tamaqua is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Tamaqua ranks 760th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of Tamaqua's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Tamaqua is more Black than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (0.4% Black), Hometown (0% Black), Summit Hill (0% Black), and Tuscarora (0% Black). Tamaqua is less Black than neighboring Lansford (10.3% Black).

Tamaqua's Asian Population

0 residents of Tamaqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tamaqua is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Tamaqua ranks 827th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tamaqua's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Tamaqua is less Asian than neighboring Lansford (0.5% Asian).

Tamaqua's Hispanic Population

882 residents of Tamaqua, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tamaqua is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tamaqua ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tamaqua's population has increased from 8.8% to 12.7%.

Tamaqua is more Hispanic than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (10.7% Hispanic), Hometown (0% Hispanic), Lansford (10% Hispanic), and Tuscarora (0% Hispanic). Tamaqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit Hill (16.1% Hispanic).

Tamaqua's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Tamaqua ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tamaqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tamaqua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansford (0.8% Native American/Other), and Tuscarora (0.9% Native American/Other).

Tamaqua's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Tamaqua, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tamaqua is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Tamaqua ranks 756th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamaqua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tamaqua's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Tamaqua is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuscarora (0% Multiracial). Tamaqua is less Multiracial than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (2.1% Multiracial), Hometown (2.6% Multiracial), Lansford (5.5% Multiracial), and Summit Hill (4.8% 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.