Topton, PA Demographics

A map of Topton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,918	1,850	86.6%	90.6%
Hispanic	145	104	6.5%	5.1%
Multiracial	109	46	4.9%	2.3%
Black	33	29	1.5%	1.4%
Native American/Other	10	7	0.5%	0.3%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Topton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,215, an increase from the 2,041 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Topton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Topton has become considerably 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 Topton, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 24.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Topton is ranked the 613th 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). Topton was ranked the 644th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Topton's White Population

1,918 residents of Topton, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Topton is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Topton ranks 1000th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Topton's population has decreased from 90.6% to 86.6%.

Topton is more White than neighboring Maxatawny (42.9% White). Topton is less White than neighboring Mertztown (90.6% White), Bowers (100% White), Lyons (88.2% White), and Dryville (91.4% White).

Topton's Black Population

33 residents of Topton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Topton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Topton ranks 787th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Topton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Topton is more Black than neighboring Maxatawny (0% Black), Bowers (0% Black), Lyons (0.2% Black), and Dryville (0% Black). Topton is less Black than neighboring Mertztown (3.6% Black).

Topton's Asian Population

0 residents of Topton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Topton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Topton ranks 1232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Topton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Topton is less Asian than neighboring Maxatawny (57.1% Asian).

Topton's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Topton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Topton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Topton ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Topton's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.5%.

Topton is more Hispanic than neighboring Mertztown (0% Hispanic), Maxatawny (0% Hispanic), and Bowers (0% Hispanic). Topton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (8.8% Hispanic), and Dryville (8.6% Hispanic).

Topton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Topton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Topton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Topton ranks 978th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Topton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Topton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maxatawny (0% Native American/Other), Bowers (0% Native American/Other), Lyons (0% Native American/Other), and Dryville (0% Native American/Other). Topton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mertztown (2.1% Native American/Other).

Topton's Multiracial Population

109 residents of Topton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Topton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Topton ranks 1492nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 137.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Topton's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.9%.

Topton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mertztown (3.8% Multiracial), Maxatawny (0% Multiracial), Bowers (0% Multiracial), Lyons (2.8% Multiracial), and Dryville (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.