Zion, PA Demographics

A map of Zion's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,793	2,096	90.5%	95.4%
Multiracial	83	46	4.2%	2.1%
Native American/Other	54	3	2.7%	0.1%
Asian	48	13	2.4%	0.6%
Hispanic	3	30	0.2%	1.4%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Zion, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,981, a decrease from the 2,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 2.4% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zion 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 Zion, that probability was 8.9% in 2020 and 17.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zion is ranked the 665th 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). Zion was ranked the 607th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zion's White Population

1,793 residents of Zion, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zion is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Zion ranks 335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Zion's population has decreased from 95.4% to 90.5%.

Zion is more White than neighboring Pleasant Gap (89.6% White). Zion is less White than neighboring Mingoville (100% White), Holters Crossing (100% White), Mount Eagle (99.1% White), and Centre Hall (91.9% White).

Zion's Black Population

0 residents of Zion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zion is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Zion ranks 1315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Zion is less Black than neighboring Pleasant Gap (0.6% Black).

Zion's Asian Population

48 residents of Zion, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zion is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Zion ranks 848th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 269.2%. Asian residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.4%.

Zion is more Asian than neighboring Mingoville (0% Asian), Holters Crossing (0% Asian), Mount Eagle (0% Asian), and Centre Hall (0.1% Asian). Zion is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Gap (4.8% Asian).

Zion's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Zion, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zion is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Zion ranks 1317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Zion's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

Zion is more Hispanic than neighboring Mingoville (0% Hispanic), and Holters Crossing (0% Hispanic). Zion is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Eagle (0.9% Hispanic), and Pleasant Gap (4.1% Hispanic).

Zion's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Zion, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zion is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Zion ranks 1379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.7%.

Zion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mingoville (0% Native American/Other), Holters Crossing (0% Native American/Other), Mount Eagle (0% Native American/Other), Centre Hall (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Gap (0% Native American/Other).

Zion's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Zion, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zion is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Zion ranks 1542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.2%.

Zion is more Multiracial than neighboring Mingoville (0% Multiracial), Holters Crossing (0% Multiracial), Mount Eagle (0% Multiracial), and Pleasant Gap (0.9% Multiracial). Zion is less Multiracial than neighboring Centre Hall (7.8% 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.