Upland, PA Demographics

A map of Upland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,577	1,253	51.6%	40.8%
Black	1,292	1,394	42.3%	45.4%
Hispanic	124	242	4.1%	7.9%
Multiracial	64	143	2.1%	4.7%
Asian	0	22	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	0.5%

Upland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,057, a less than 1% change from the 3,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% White, 42.3% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Upland, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upland is ranked the 466th 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). Upland was ranked the 458th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upland's White Population

1,577 residents of Upland, or 51.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upland is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Upland ranks 1853rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's White population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. White residents' share of Upland's population has increased from 40.8% to 51.6%.

Upland is more White than neighboring Chester (13.3% White), and Trainer (40.8% White). Upland is less White than neighboring Parkside (65.7% White), Brookhaven (88.5% White), and Rose Valley (80.3% White).

Upland's Black Population

1,292 residents of Upland, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upland is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Upland ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Black residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 45.4% to 42.3%.

Upland is more Black than neighboring Parkside (14.5% Black), Brookhaven (6.3% Black), Rose Valley (7.2% Black), and Trainer (30.5% Black). Upland is less Black than neighboring Chester (70.5% Black).

Upland's Asian Population

0 residents of Upland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Upland ranks 759th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Upland is less Asian than neighboring Parkside (5% Asian), Chester (0.8% Asian), Brookhaven (0.3% Asian), Rose Valley (4.4% Asian), and Trainer (0.7% Asian).

Upland's Hispanic Population

124 residents of Upland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Upland ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 7.9% to 4.1%.

Upland is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookhaven (2% Hispanic), and Rose Valley (2.7% Hispanic). Upland is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkside (8.4% Hispanic), Chester (11.1% Hispanic), and Trainer (7.2% Hispanic).

Upland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Upland, 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 Upland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Upland ranks 747th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Upland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (1.5% Native American/Other), and Trainer (14.2% Native American/Other).

Upland's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Upland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Upland ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.1%.

Upland is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkside (6.3% Multiracial), Chester (2.8% Multiracial), Brookhaven (2.8% Multiracial), Rose Valley (5.4% Multiracial), and Trainer (6.6% 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.