Wolfdale, PA Demographics

A map of Wolfdale's Population by Race

Wolfdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,938, a decrease from the 3,055 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wolfdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wolfdale 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 Wolfdale, that probability was 11.5% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wolfdale is ranked the 483rd 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). Wolfdale was ranked the 460th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wolfdale's White Population

2,644 residents of Wolfdale, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wolfdale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Wolfdale ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfdale's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Wolfdale's population has decreased from 94.0% to 90.0%.

Wolfdale is more White than neighboring Washington (71.4% White), East Washington (81.6% White), Meadowlands (85.1% White), and Green Hills (0% White). Wolfdale is less White than neighboring McGovern (90.1% White).

Wolfdale's Black Population

50 residents of Wolfdale, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wolfdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Wolfdale ranks 1059th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wolfdale's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Wolfdale is more Black than neighboring Green Hills (0% Black), and McGovern (0.8% Black). Wolfdale is less Black than neighboring Washington (15% Black), East Washington (7.6% Black), and Meadowlands (3.2% Black).

Wolfdale's Asian Population

29 residents of Wolfdale, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wolfdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Wolfdale ranks 1417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1350.0%. Asian residents' share of Wolfdale's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.

Wolfdale is more Asian than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Asian), and Green Hills (0% Asian). Wolfdale is less Asian than neighboring Washington (1.8% Asian), East Washington (1.7% Asian), and McGovern (2.3% Asian).

Wolfdale's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Wolfdale, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wolfdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wolfdale ranks 1408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wolfdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Wolfdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Hispanic), and Green Hills (0% Hispanic). Wolfdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (4% Hispanic), East Washington (6.6% Hispanic), and McGovern (1.5% Hispanic).

Wolfdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wolfdale, 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 Wolfdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wolfdale ranks 1088th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Wolfdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (0.1% Native American/Other), and East Washington (0.1% Native American/Other).

Wolfdale's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Wolfdale, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wolfdale is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Wolfdale ranks 760th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wolfdale's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.2%.

Wolfdale is more Multiracial than neighboring East Washington (2.3% Multiracial), Green Hills (0% Multiracial), and McGovern (5.3% Multiracial). Wolfdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington (7.7% Multiracial), and Meadowlands (11.7% 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.