Willow Street, PA Demographics

A map of Willow Street's Population by Race

Willow Street, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,647, an increase from the 9,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, 2.7% Asian, 2.3% Black, and 1.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow Street, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow Street 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 Willow Street, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow Street is ranked the 95th 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). Willow Street was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow Street's White Population

7,899 residents of Willow Street, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow Street is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Willow Street ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Willow Street's population has decreased from 88.4% to 81.9%.

Willow Street is more White than neighboring Lancaster (39.7% White), and Millersville (75.2% White). Willow Street is less White than neighboring Lampeter (86% White), Refton (100% White), and Conestoga (85.8% White).

Willow Street's Black Population

221 residents of Willow Street, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willow Street is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Willow Street ranks 711th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's Black population has grown by an estimated 43.5%. Black residents' share of Willow Street's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.3%.

Willow Street is more Black than neighboring Lampeter (1% Black), Refton (0% Black), and Conestoga (0% Black). Willow Street is less Black than neighboring Lancaster (12% Black), and Millersville (4% Black).

Willow Street's Asian Population

264 residents of Willow Street, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow Street is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Willow Street ranks 559th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's Asian population has grown by an estimated 164.0%. Asian residents' share of Willow Street's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Willow Street is more Asian than neighboring Refton (0% Asian). Willow Street is less Asian than neighboring Lampeter (7.4% Asian), Lancaster (2.9% Asian), Conestoga (6.3% Asian), and Millersville (4.1% Asian).

Willow Street's Hispanic Population

737 residents of Willow Street, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow Street is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Willow Street ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow Street's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.6%.

Willow Street is more Hispanic than neighboring Lampeter (4.1% Hispanic), Refton (0% Hispanic), and Conestoga (6.2% Hispanic). Willow Street is less Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (40.6% Hispanic), and Millersville (12.9% Hispanic).

Willow Street's Native American/Other Population

339 residents of Willow Street, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willow Street is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow Street ranks 727th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 688.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow Street's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.5%.

Willow Street is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lampeter (0% Native American/Other), Refton (0% Native American/Other), Lancaster (0.8% Native American/Other), Conestoga (0% Native American/Other), and Millersville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Willow Street's Multiracial Population

187 residents of Willow Street, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow Street is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Willow Street ranks 1525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Street's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow Street's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Willow Street is more Multiracial than neighboring Lampeter (1.6% Multiracial), Refton (0% Multiracial), and Conestoga (1.8% Multiracial). Willow Street is less Multiracial than neighboring Lancaster (4% Multiracial), and Millersville (3.7% 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.