Throop, PA Demographics

A map of Throop's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,630	3,657	88.9%	90.0%
Asian	206	44	5.0%	1.1%
Hispanic	89	141	2.2%	3.5%
Multiracial	82	162	2.0%	4.0%
Native American/Other	49	18	1.2%	0.4%
Black	25	43	0.6%	1.1%

Throop, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,081, a less than 1% change from the 4,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.0% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Throop, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Throop has become 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 Throop, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Throop is ranked the 353rd 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). Throop was ranked the 349th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Throop's White Population

3,630 residents of Throop, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Throop is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Throop ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Throop's population has decreased from 90.0% to 88.9%.

Throop is more White than neighboring Olyphant (85.3% White), Dunmore (88.3% White), Jessup (80.9% White), and Dickson City (88% White). Throop is less White than neighboring Blakely (94.3% White).

Throop's Black Population

25 residents of Throop, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Throop is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Throop ranks 930th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Black residents' share of Throop's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Throop is more Black than neighboring Olyphant (0% Black), and Dickson City (0.5% Black). Throop is less Black than neighboring Dunmore (1.8% Black), Blakely (1% Black), and Jessup (0.8% Black).

Throop's Asian Population

206 residents of Throop, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Throop is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Throop ranks 567th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's Asian population has grown by an estimated 368.2%. Asian residents' share of Throop's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.0%.

Throop is more Asian than neighboring Olyphant (0.3% Asian), Dunmore (2.4% Asian), Blakely (0.1% Asian), Jessup (3.4% Asian), and Dickson City (2.8% Asian).

Throop's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Throop, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Throop is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Throop ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Throop's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Throop is more Hispanic than neighboring Blakely (1.2% Hispanic). Throop is less Hispanic than neighboring Olyphant (11% Hispanic), Dunmore (5.2% Hispanic), Jessup (9% Hispanic), and Dickson City (6% Hispanic).

Throop's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Throop, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Throop is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Throop ranks 779th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 172.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Throop's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Throop is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunmore (0.1% Native American/Other), Blakely (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other). Throop is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olyphant (1.4% Native American/Other), and Dickson City (1.8% Native American/Other).

Throop's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Throop, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Throop is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Throop ranks 596th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Throop's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Throop's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.0%.

Throop is more Multiracial than neighboring Dickson City (0.9% Multiracial). Throop is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunmore (2.2% Multiracial), Blakely (3.1% Multiracial), and Jessup (5.5% 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.