Wilmerding, PA Demographics

A map of Wilmerding's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,263	934	71.7%	52.4%
Black	444	663	25.2%	37.2%
Hispanic	38	59	2.2%	3.3%
Multiracial	16	102	0.9%	5.7%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.8%

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,761, a slight decrease from the 1,781 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 25.2% Black, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilmerding, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilmerding has become considerably less 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 Wilmerding, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilmerding is ranked the 713th 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). Wilmerding was ranked the 700th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilmerding's White Population

1,263 residents of Wilmerding, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilmerding is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Wilmerding ranks 1826th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmerding's White population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. White residents' share of Wilmerding's population has increased from 52.4% to 71.7%.

Wilmerding is more White than neighboring Turtle Creek (58.4% White), East Pittsburgh (22.5% White), and Chalfant (68.8% White). Wilmerding is less White than neighboring East McKeesport (77.7% White), and Wall (84.2% White).

Wilmerding's Black Population

444 residents of Wilmerding, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilmerding is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Wilmerding ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmerding's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Black residents' share of Wilmerding's population has decreased from 37.2% to 25.2%.

Wilmerding is more Black than neighboring East McKeesport (15.8% Black), Wall (4.3% Black), and Chalfant (21.6% Black). Wilmerding is less Black than neighboring Turtle Creek (33% Black), and East Pittsburgh (73% Black).

Wilmerding's Asian Population

0 residents of Wilmerding, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilmerding is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Wilmerding ranks 995th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Wilmerding is less Asian than neighboring East McKeesport (0.2% Asian), Turtle Creek (1.5% Asian), Wall (0.2% Asian), and Chalfant (2.2% Asian).

Wilmerding's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Wilmerding, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilmerding is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wilmerding ranks 698th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmerding's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilmerding's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

Wilmerding is more Hispanic than neighboring East McKeesport (0.5% Hispanic), Turtle Creek (1.2% Hispanic), Wall (1.1% Hispanic), East Pittsburgh (0% Hispanic), and Chalfant (0.5% Hispanic).

Wilmerding's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wilmerding, 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 Wilmerding is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilmerding ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmerding's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilmerding's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Wilmerding is less Native American/Other than neighboring East McKeesport (0.7% Native American/Other), and Chalfant (0.4% Native American/Other).

Wilmerding's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Wilmerding, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilmerding is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Wilmerding ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmerding's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilmerding's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.9%.

Wilmerding is less Multiracial than neighboring East McKeesport (5% Multiracial), Turtle Creek (5.8% Multiracial), Wall (10.3% Multiracial), East Pittsburgh (4.4% Multiracial), and Chalfant (6.5% 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.