West Hamburg, PA Demographics

A map of West Hamburg's Population by Race

West Hamburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,896, a slight decrease from the 1,926 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hamburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hamburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 West Hamburg, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hamburg is ranked the 677th 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). West Hamburg was ranked the 670th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hamburg's White Population

1,390 residents of West Hamburg, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hamburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Hamburg ranks 1159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamburg's White population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of West Hamburg's population has decreased from 88.8% to 73.3%.

West Hamburg is less White than neighboring Hamburg (87.7% White), Port Clinton (94.8% White), Edenburg (87.8% White), Shoemakersville (87.2% White), and Centerport (86.5% White).

West Hamburg's Black Population

29 residents of West Hamburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hamburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Hamburg ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Black residents' share of West Hamburg's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

West Hamburg is more Black than neighboring Hamburg (1.2% Black), Port Clinton (0% Black), Edenburg (1% Black), Shoemakersville (0.6% Black), and Centerport (0% Black).

West Hamburg's Asian Population

11 residents of West Hamburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hamburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Hamburg ranks 688th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Asian residents' share of West Hamburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Hamburg is more Asian than neighboring Hamburg (0.1% Asian), Port Clinton (0% Asian), Edenburg (0% Asian), and Centerport (0% Asian). West Hamburg is less Asian than neighboring Shoemakersville (1.1% Asian).

West Hamburg's Hispanic Population

424 residents of West Hamburg, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hamburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Hamburg ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hamburg's population has increased from 6.3% to 22.4%.

West Hamburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamburg (10.3% Hispanic), Port Clinton (2.2% Hispanic), Edenburg (8.4% Hispanic), Shoemakersville (6.7% Hispanic), and Centerport (4.7% Hispanic).

West Hamburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Hamburg, 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 West Hamburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hamburg ranks 823rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Hamburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edenburg (2.7% Native American/Other), and Centerport (2.3% Native American/Other).

West Hamburg's Multiracial Population

42 residents of West Hamburg, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hamburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Hamburg ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hamburg's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.2%.

West Hamburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamburg (0.7% Multiracial), and Edenburg (0% Multiracial). West Hamburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Clinton (3% Multiracial), Shoemakersville (4.4% Multiracial), and Centerport (6.4% 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.