Vanderbilt, PA Demographics

A map of Vanderbilt's Population by Race

Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 353, a large decrease from the 419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vanderbilt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vanderbilt has become considerably less 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 Vanderbilt, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vanderbilt is ranked the 1515th 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). Vanderbilt was ranked the 1408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vanderbilt's White Population

338 residents of Vanderbilt, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vanderbilt is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Vanderbilt ranks 896th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has increased from 91.6% to 95.8%.

Vanderbilt is more White than neighboring Dunbar (90.3% White), Connellsville (79.9% White), and Everson (93.4% White). Vanderbilt is less White than neighboring Dawson (98.7% White), and South Connellsville (97% White).

Vanderbilt's Black Population

5 residents of Vanderbilt, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vanderbilt is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Vanderbilt ranks 879th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Vanderbilt is more Black than neighboring Dawson (0% Black), Dunbar (1.1% Black), and South Connellsville (0.7% Black). Vanderbilt is less Black than neighboring Connellsville (5.4% Black), and Everson (1.9% Black).

Vanderbilt's Asian Population

0 residents of Vanderbilt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vanderbilt is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Vanderbilt ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Vanderbilt is less Asian than neighboring Dunbar (0.5% Asian), Connellsville (1.2% Asian), and Everson (1.9% Asian).

Vanderbilt's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Vanderbilt, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vanderbilt is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Vanderbilt ranks 1274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Vanderbilt is more Hispanic than neighboring Dawson (0% Hispanic), Connellsville (0.3% Hispanic), South Connellsville (0% Hispanic), and Everson (0% Hispanic). Vanderbilt is less Hispanic than neighboring Dunbar (2.5% Hispanic).

Vanderbilt's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Vanderbilt, 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 Vanderbilt is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Vanderbilt ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Vanderbilt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dawson (0.3% Native American/Other), Dunbar (0.5% Native American/Other), Connellsville (0.4% Native American/Other), South Connellsville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Everson (1% Native American/Other).

Vanderbilt's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Vanderbilt, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vanderbilt is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Vanderbilt ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.3%.

Vanderbilt is more Multiracial than neighboring Dawson (1% Multiracial), South Connellsville (2.2% Multiracial), and Everson (1.9% Multiracial). Vanderbilt is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunbar (5.1% Multiracial), and Connellsville (12.9% 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.