Womelsdorf, PA Demographics

A map of Womelsdorf's Population by Race

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,904, a less than 1% change from the 2,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 11.6% Native American/Other, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Womelsdorf, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Womelsdorf 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 Womelsdorf, that probability was 30.2% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Womelsdorf is ranked the 488th 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). Womelsdorf was ranked the 482nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Womelsdorf's White Population

2,296 residents of Womelsdorf, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Womelsdorf is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Womelsdorf ranks 1488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has decreased from 82.9% to 79.1%.

Womelsdorf is less White than neighboring Newmanstown (82.9% White), Stouchsburg (96.9% White), Robesonia (91.2% White), Richland (95.7% White), and New Schaefferstown (98.4% White).

Womelsdorf's Black Population

87 residents of Womelsdorf, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Womelsdorf is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Womelsdorf ranks 475th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Womelsdorf is more Black than neighboring Stouchsburg (0% Black), Robesonia (0.6% Black), Richland (0.5% Black), and New Schaefferstown (0% Black). Womelsdorf is less Black than neighboring Newmanstown (3.9% Black).

Womelsdorf's Asian Population

0 residents of Womelsdorf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Womelsdorf is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Womelsdorf ranks 512th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Womelsdorf is less Asian than neighboring Newmanstown (0.7% Asian), and Robesonia (0.3% Asian).

Womelsdorf's Hispanic Population

185 residents of Womelsdorf, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Womelsdorf is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Womelsdorf ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has decreased from 9.8% to 6.4%.

Womelsdorf is more Hispanic than neighboring Stouchsburg (2.7% Hispanic), Robesonia (5.4% Hispanic), Richland (3% Hispanic), and New Schaefferstown (0% Hispanic). Womelsdorf is less Hispanic than neighboring Newmanstown (6.7% Hispanic).

Womelsdorf's Native American/Other Population

336 residents of Womelsdorf, or 11.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Womelsdorf is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Womelsdorf ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2484.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has increased from 0.4% to 11.6%.

Womelsdorf is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newmanstown (0% Native American/Other), Stouchsburg (0% Native American/Other), Robesonia (0% Native American/Other), Richland (0% Native American/Other), and New Schaefferstown (0% Native American/Other).

Womelsdorf's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Womelsdorf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Womelsdorf is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Womelsdorf ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Womelsdorf's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Womelsdorf's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Womelsdorf is less Multiracial than neighboring Newmanstown (5.8% Multiracial), Stouchsburg (0.4% Multiracial), Robesonia (2.4% Multiracial), Richland (0.9% Multiracial), and New Schaefferstown (1.6% 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.