Wiconsico, PA Demographics
A map of Wiconsico's Population by Race
Wiconsico, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 734, a large decrease from the 844 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 2.9% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wiconsico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Wiconsico has become 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 Wiconsico, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Wiconsico is ranked the 1156th 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). Wiconsico was ranked the 1071st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Wiconsico's White Population
700 residents of Wiconsico, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wiconsico is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Wiconsico ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wiconsico's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Wiconsico's population has increased from 94.2% to 95.4%.
Wiconsico is more White than neighboring Lykens (80.6% White), Gratz (77.9% White), Williamstown (86.8% White), Klingerstown (89.5% White), and Tower City (90.1% White).
Wiconsico's Black Population
0 residents of Wiconsico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wiconsico is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Wiconsico ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wiconsico's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wiconsico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Wiconsico is less Black than neighboring Lykens (0.2% Black), Gratz (1.2% Black), Williamstown (3% Black), and Tower City (0.6% Black).
Wiconsico's Asian Population
21 residents of Wiconsico, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wiconsico is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Wiconsico ranks 689th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wiconsico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Wiconsico's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.
Wiconsico is more Asian than neighboring Lykens (2.8% Asian), Gratz (0% Asian), Williamstown (0% Asian), Klingerstown (0% Asian), and Tower City (0.6% Asian).
Wiconsico's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Wiconsico, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wiconsico is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wiconsico ranks 877th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wiconsico's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Wiconsico's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.
Wiconsico is more Hispanic than neighboring Lykens (0.5% Hispanic). Wiconsico is less Hispanic than neighboring Gratz (20.3% Hispanic), Williamstown (7.7% Hispanic), Klingerstown (10.5% Hispanic), and Tower City (2.5% Hispanic).
Wiconsico's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Wiconsico, 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 Wiconsico is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wiconsico 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, Wiconsico's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Wiconsico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Wiconsico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lykens (0.4% Native American/Other).
Wiconsico's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Wiconsico, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wiconsico is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Wiconsico ranks 1528th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wiconsico's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Wiconsico's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.
Wiconsico is more Multiracial than neighboring Gratz (0.7% Multiracial), and Klingerstown (0% Multiracial). Wiconsico is less Multiracial than neighboring Lykens (15.5% Multiracial), Williamstown (2.6% Multiracial), and Tower City (6.2% 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.