Trucksville, PA Demographics
A map of Trucksville's Population by Race
Trucksville, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,042, a decrease from the 2,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trucksville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Trucksville 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 Trucksville, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Trucksville is ranked the 654th 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). Trucksville was ranked the 614th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Trucksville's White Population
1,669 residents of Trucksville, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trucksville is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Trucksville ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's White population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Trucksville's population has decreased from 94.3% to 81.7%.
Trucksville is less White than neighboring Shavertown (99.2% White), Courtdale (89.1% White), Luzerne (91.1% White), Pringle (95.9% White), and Larksville (84.8% White).
Trucksville's Black Population
96 residents of Trucksville, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trucksville is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Trucksville ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Trucksville's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.7%.
Trucksville is more Black than neighboring Shavertown (0% Black), Courtdale (0.6% Black), Luzerne (1% Black), Pringle (2.6% Black), and Larksville (0.9% Black).
Trucksville's Asian Population
0 residents of Trucksville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trucksville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Trucksville ranks 984th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Trucksville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Trucksville is less Asian than neighboring Courtdale (2.9% Asian), and Larksville (2.4% Asian).
Trucksville's Hispanic Population
164 residents of Trucksville, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trucksville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Trucksville ranks 1512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 720.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Trucksville's population has increased from 0.9% to 8.0%.
Trucksville is more Hispanic than neighboring Shavertown (0% Hispanic), Courtdale (2.4% Hispanic), Luzerne (1.7% Hispanic), and Pringle (0.7% Hispanic). Trucksville is less Hispanic than neighboring Larksville (8.7% Hispanic).
Trucksville's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Trucksville, 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 Trucksville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Trucksville ranks 1377th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trucksville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Trucksville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Larksville (0.6% Native American/Other).
Trucksville's Multiracial Population
113 residents of Trucksville, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trucksville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Trucksville ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Trucksville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Trucksville's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.5%.
Trucksville is more Multiracial than neighboring Shavertown (0.8% Multiracial), Courtdale (5% Multiracial), Pringle (0.7% Multiracial), and Larksville (2.6% Multiracial). Trucksville is less Multiracial than neighboring Luzerne (6.1% 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.