Trappe, PA Demographics

A map of Trappe's Population by Race

Trappe, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,025, a less than 1% change from the 4,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 11.6% Black, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trappe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trappe has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Trappe, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trappe is ranked the 357th 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). Trappe was ranked the 354th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trappe's White Population

2,969 residents of Trappe, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trappe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Trappe ranks 1580th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Trappe's population has decreased from 79.2% to 73.8%.

Trappe is less White than neighboring Collegeville (76% White), Evansburg (78.2% White), Schwenksville (87.9% White), Royersford (81.2% White), and Mont Clare (76.4% White).

Trappe's Black Population

467 residents of Trappe, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trappe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Trappe ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's Black population has grown by an estimated 156.6%. Black residents' share of Trappe's population has increased from 4.5% to 11.6%.

Trappe is more Black than neighboring Collegeville (5.3% Black), Evansburg (3.6% Black), Schwenksville (7.9% Black), Royersford (3.4% Black), and Mont Clare (1.5% Black).

Trappe's Asian Population

212 residents of Trappe, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trappe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Trappe ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Asian residents' share of Trappe's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.3%.

Trappe is more Asian than neighboring Schwenksville (0.4% Asian), and Royersford (2% Asian). Trappe is less Asian than neighboring Collegeville (6.8% Asian), Evansburg (13% Asian), and Mont Clare (10% Asian).

Trappe's Hispanic Population

330 residents of Trappe, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trappe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Trappe ranks 506th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Trappe's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.2%.

Trappe is more Hispanic than neighboring Collegeville (5.6% Hispanic), Evansburg (0.5% Hispanic), Schwenksville (1.5% Hispanic), and Royersford (6.2% Hispanic). Trappe is less Hispanic than neighboring Mont Clare (11.4% Hispanic).

Trappe's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Trappe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trappe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Trappe ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trappe's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Trappe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Collegeville (0% Native American/Other), and Mont Clare (0% Native American/Other). Trappe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evansburg (0.6% Native American/Other), Schwenksville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Royersford (0.3% Native American/Other).

Trappe's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Trappe, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trappe is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Trappe ranks 718th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trappe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Trappe's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.1%.

Trappe is more Multiracial than neighboring Mont Clare (0.7% Multiracial). Trappe is less Multiracial than neighboring Collegeville (6.2% Multiracial), Evansburg (4% Multiracial), Schwenksville (1.8% Multiracial), and Royersford (6.8% 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.