Trexlertown, PA Demographics
A map of Trexlertown's Population by Race
Trexlertown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,416, a slight increase from the 2,382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 12.0% Black, 6.7% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trexlertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Trexlertown has become considerably less 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 Trexlertown, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Trexlertown is ranked the 583rd 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). Trexlertown was ranked the 578th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Trexlertown's White Population
1,800 residents of Trexlertown, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trexlertown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Trexlertown ranks 1757th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Trexlertown's population has increased from 66.3% to 74.5%.
Trexlertown is more White than neighboring Ancient Oaks (74.4% White), Breinigsville (54.8% White), Alburtis (68.7% White), and Macungie (68.3% White). Trexlertown is less White than neighboring Wescosville (74.7% White).
Trexlertown's Black Population
290 residents of Trexlertown, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trexlertown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Trexlertown ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.9%. Black residents' share of Trexlertown's population has increased from 5.2% to 12.0%.
Trexlertown is more Black than neighboring Ancient Oaks (3.4% Black), Breinigsville (3.4% Black), Alburtis (3.2% Black), Wescosville (7.7% Black), and Macungie (3.4% Black).
Trexlertown's Asian Population
162 residents of Trexlertown, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trexlertown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Trexlertown ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Asian residents' share of Trexlertown's population has decreased from 11.8% to 6.7%.
Trexlertown is more Asian than neighboring Alburtis (2.8% Asian), Wescosville (6.2% Asian), and Macungie (4.6% Asian). Trexlertown is less Asian than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.3% Asian), and Breinigsville (16.8% Asian).
Trexlertown's Hispanic Population
138 residents of Trexlertown, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trexlertown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Trexlertown ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Trexlertown's population has decreased from 11.8% to 5.7%.
Trexlertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Wescosville (4.7% Hispanic). Trexlertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.7% Hispanic), Breinigsville (21.8% Hispanic), Alburtis (17.8% Hispanic), and Macungie (22.4% Hispanic).
Trexlertown's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Trexlertown, 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 Trexlertown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Trexlertown ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trexlertown's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Trexlertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ancient Oaks (0.7% Native American/Other), Alburtis (2.3% Native American/Other), and Wescosville (3.3% Native American/Other).
Trexlertown's Multiracial Population
26 residents of Trexlertown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trexlertown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Trexlertown ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trexlertown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Trexlertown's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.1%.
Trexlertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Ancient Oaks (4.5% Multiracial), Breinigsville (3.2% Multiracial), Alburtis (5.3% Multiracial), Wescosville (3.4% Multiracial), and Macungie (1.3% 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.