Walnutport, PA Demographics

A map of Walnutport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,720	1,824	82.5%	88.2%
Hispanic	267	135	12.8%	6.5%
Multiracial	69	69	3.3%	3.3%
Black	29	21	1.4%	1.0%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Walnutport, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,085, a less than 1% change from the 2,067 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walnutport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walnutport 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 Walnutport, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 30.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnutport is ranked the 642nd 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). Walnutport was ranked the 635th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnutport's White Population

1,720 residents of Walnutport, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnutport is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Walnutport ranks 1199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Walnutport's population has decreased from 88.2% to 82.5%.

Walnutport is more White than neighboring Slatington (79.5% White), and Slatedale (78.2% White). Walnutport is less White than neighboring Palmerton (93.8% White), Cherryville (99.3% White), and Laurys Station (91.8% White).

Walnutport's Black Population

29 residents of Walnutport, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnutport is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Walnutport ranks 946th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of Walnutport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Walnutport is more Black than neighboring Slatington (1% Black), Palmerton (0% Black), Slatedale (0% Black), Cherryville (0% Black), and Laurys Station (0% Black).

Walnutport's Asian Population

0 residents of Walnutport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnutport is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Walnutport ranks 1011th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Walnutport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Walnutport's Hispanic Population

267 residents of Walnutport, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnutport is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Walnutport ranks 331st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 97.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnutport's population has increased from 6.5% to 12.8%.

Walnutport is more Hispanic than neighboring Palmerton (5.5% Hispanic), Slatedale (0% Hispanic), Cherryville (0% Hispanic), and Laurys Station (3.2% Hispanic). Walnutport is less Hispanic than neighboring Slatington (18.9% Hispanic).

Walnutport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walnutport, 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 Walnutport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnutport ranks 788th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnutport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Walnutport's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Walnutport, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnutport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Walnutport ranks 947th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnutport's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Walnutport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Walnutport is more Multiracial than neighboring Slatington (0.6% Multiracial), Palmerton (0.7% Multiracial), and Cherryville (0.7% Multiracial). Walnutport is less Multiracial than neighboring Slatedale (21.8% Multiracial), and Laurys Station (5% 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.