Villanova, PA Demographics

A map of Villanova's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,524	6,668	71.0%	81.2%
Asian	838	796	9.1%	9.7%
Hispanic	715	182	7.8%	2.2%
Black	645	417	7.0%	5.1%
Multiracial	429	115	4.7%	1.4%
Native American/Other	35	35	0.4%	0.4%

Villanova, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,186, a large increase from the 8,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 9.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Villanova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Villanova has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Villanova, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Villanova is ranked the 107th 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). Villanova was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Villanova's White Population

6,524 residents of Villanova, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Villanova is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Villanova ranks 1538th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Villanova's population has decreased from 81.2% to 71.0%.

Villanova is more White than neighboring Rosemont (69.9% White), and Haverford College (55.9% White). Villanova is less White than neighboring Bryn Mawr (72.4% White), St. Davids (77.3% White), and West Conshohocken (89.4% White).

Villanova's Black Population

645 residents of Villanova, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Villanova is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Villanova ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's Black population has grown by an estimated 54.7%. Black residents' share of Villanova's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.0%.

Villanova is more Black than neighboring Rosemont (3.6% Black), St. Davids (1.4% Black), and West Conshohocken (1.5% Black). Villanova is less Black than neighboring Bryn Mawr (8.5% Black), and Haverford College (13.1% Black).

Villanova's Asian Population

838 residents of Villanova, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Villanova is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Villanova ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Asian residents' share of Villanova's population has decreased from 9.7% to 9.1%.

Villanova is more Asian than neighboring Bryn Mawr (6% Asian), West Conshohocken (2.6% Asian), and Haverford College (7.8% Asian). Villanova is less Asian than neighboring Rosemont (10.3% Asian), and St. Davids (10.1% Asian).

Villanova's Hispanic Population

715 residents of Villanova, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Villanova is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Villanova ranks 960th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 292.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Villanova's population has increased from 2.2% to 7.8%.

Villanova is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Davids (4.8% Hispanic), and West Conshohocken (1.6% Hispanic). Villanova is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemont (8.1% Hispanic), Bryn Mawr (8% Hispanic), and Haverford College (14.3% Hispanic).

Villanova's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Villanova, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Villanova is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Villanova ranks 812th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Villanova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Villanova is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bryn Mawr (0.3% Native American/Other), and St. Davids (0% Native American/Other). Villanova is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Conshohocken (1.2% Native American/Other), and Haverford College (0.6% Native American/Other).

Villanova's Multiracial Population

429 residents of Villanova, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Villanova is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Villanova ranks 1704th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanova's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 273.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Villanova's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.7%.

Villanova is more Multiracial than neighboring West Conshohocken (3.8% Multiracial). Villanova is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosemont (7.8% Multiracial), St. Davids (6.3% Multiracial), and Haverford College (8.2% 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.