Trafford, PA Demographics

A map of Trafford's Population by Race

Trafford, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,216, a decrease from the 3,317 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.9% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trafford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trafford is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Trafford, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trafford is ranked the 442nd 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). Trafford was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trafford's White Population

2,858 residents of Trafford, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trafford is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Trafford ranks 1121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Trafford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.9%.

Trafford is more White than neighboring Wall (84.2% White), Pitcairn (59.8% White), Monroeville municipality (69.2% White), and East McKeesport (77.7% White). Trafford is less White than neighboring Level Green (91.9% White).

Trafford's Black Population

62 residents of Trafford, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trafford is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Trafford ranks 494th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Black residents' share of Trafford's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Trafford is more Black than neighboring Level Green (0% Black). Trafford is less Black than neighboring Wall (4.3% Black), Pitcairn (31% Black), Monroeville municipality (15.3% Black), and East McKeesport (15.8% Black).

Trafford's Asian Population

62 residents of Trafford, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trafford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Trafford ranks 525th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Asian residents' share of Trafford's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.9%.

Trafford is more Asian than neighboring Wall (0.2% Asian), Pitcairn (0% Asian), Level Green (0% Asian), and East McKeesport (0.2% Asian). Trafford is less Asian than neighboring Monroeville municipality (5.2% Asian).

Trafford's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Trafford, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trafford is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Trafford ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Trafford's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.0%.

Trafford is more Hispanic than neighboring East McKeesport (0.5% Hispanic). Trafford is less Hispanic than neighboring Wall (1.1% Hispanic), Pitcairn (4% Hispanic), Level Green (2.1% Hispanic), and Monroeville municipality (4.7% Hispanic).

Trafford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Trafford, 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 Trafford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Trafford ranks 645th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trafford's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Trafford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Level Green (0.2% Native American/Other), Monroeville municipality (0.4% Native American/Other), and East McKeesport (0.7% Native American/Other).

Trafford's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Trafford, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trafford is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Trafford ranks 664th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trafford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Trafford's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.3%.

Trafford is more Multiracial than neighboring Pitcairn (5.2% Multiracial), Level Green (5.9% Multiracial), Monroeville municipality (5.1% Multiracial), and East McKeesport (5% Multiracial). Trafford is less Multiracial than neighboring Wall (10.3% 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.