Youngwood, PA Demographics

A map of Youngwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,755	2,750	94.2%	92.4%
Multiracial	124	109	4.2%	3.7%
Native American/Other	32	18	1.1%	0.6%
Hispanic	15	39	0.5%	1.3%
Black	0	43	0.0%	1.4%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.5%

Youngwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,926, a slight decrease from the 2,975 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Youngwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Youngwood 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 Youngwood, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Youngwood is ranked the 485th 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). Youngwood was ranked the 467th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Youngwood's White Population

2,755 residents of Youngwood, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Youngwood is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Youngwood ranks 801st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Youngwood's population has increased from 92.4% to 94.2%.

Youngwood is more White than neighboring South Greensburg (93.4% White), Southwest Greensburg (90.9% White), and Greensburg (91.1% White). Youngwood is less White than neighboring New Stanton (94.4% White), and Hunker (96.3% White).

Youngwood's Black Population

0 residents of Youngwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Youngwood is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Youngwood ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Youngwood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Youngwood is less Black than neighboring Southwest Greensburg (1.4% Black), and Greensburg (2.8% Black).

Youngwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Youngwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Youngwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Youngwood ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Youngwood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Youngwood is less Asian than neighboring New Stanton (0.8% Asian), Hunker (0.7% Asian), and Greensburg (1.1% Asian).

Youngwood's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Youngwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Youngwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Youngwood ranks 1350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Youngwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Youngwood is less Hispanic than neighboring New Stanton (0.7% Hispanic), South Greensburg (3.6% Hispanic), Hunker (2% Hispanic), Southwest Greensburg (4.6% Hispanic), and Greensburg (1.5% Hispanic).

Youngwood's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Youngwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Youngwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Youngwood ranks 511th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Youngwood's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Youngwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Stanton (0% Native American/Other), South Greensburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Hunker (0% Native American/Other), Southwest Greensburg (0.3% Native American/Other), and Greensburg (0% Native American/Other).

Youngwood's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Youngwood, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Youngwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Youngwood ranks 765th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Youngwood's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

Youngwood is more Multiracial than neighboring New Stanton (4% Multiracial), South Greensburg (2.7% Multiracial), Hunker (1% Multiracial), Southwest Greensburg (2.9% Multiracial), and Greensburg (3.4% 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.