Tunkhannock, PA Demographics

A map of Tunkhannock's Population by Race

Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,636, a decrease from the 1,767 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tunkhannock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tunkhannock has become 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 Tunkhannock, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tunkhannock is ranked the 741st 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). Tunkhannock was ranked the 703rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tunkhannock's White Population

1,487 residents of Tunkhannock, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tunkhannock is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Tunkhannock ranks 913th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has decreased from 91.5% to 90.9%.

Tunkhannock is less White than neighboring Lake Winola (97.7% White), Meshoppen (93.3% White), West Falls (96.8% White), Noxen (94.2% White), and Upper Exeter (99.1% White).

Tunkhannock's Black Population

17 residents of Tunkhannock, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tunkhannock is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Tunkhannock ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Tunkhannock is more Black than neighboring Lake Winola (0% Black), Meshoppen (0.2% Black), West Falls (0.5% Black), Noxen (0% Black), and Upper Exeter (0% Black).

Tunkhannock's Asian Population

0 residents of Tunkhannock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tunkhannock is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Tunkhannock ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Tunkhannock is less Asian than neighboring Upper Exeter (0.7% Asian).

Tunkhannock's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Tunkhannock, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tunkhannock is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tunkhannock ranks 854th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Tunkhannock is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Winola (0.9% Hispanic), West Falls (0.8% Hispanic), Noxen (1.7% Hispanic), and Upper Exeter (0% Hispanic). Tunkhannock is less Hispanic than neighboring Meshoppen (3.6% Hispanic).

Tunkhannock's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Tunkhannock, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tunkhannock is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Tunkhannock ranks 1324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Tunkhannock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Winola (0% Native American/Other), Meshoppen (0% Native American/Other), Noxen (0% Native American/Other), and Upper Exeter (0% Native American/Other). Tunkhannock is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Falls (0.3% Native American/Other).

Tunkhannock's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Tunkhannock, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tunkhannock is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Tunkhannock ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunkhannock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tunkhannock's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.0%.

Tunkhannock is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Winola (1.4% Multiracial), Meshoppen (2.9% Multiracial), West Falls (1.6% Multiracial), Noxen (4.1% Multiracial), and Upper Exeter (0.2% 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.