Downingtown, PA Demographics

A map of Downingtown's Population by Race

Downingtown, Pennsylvania had a population of 7,892 in 2020. It was 73.4% White, 10.1% Black, 3.7% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Downingtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is the 141st most populous. 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).

Downingtown's White Population

5,789 residents of Downingtown identify as White, or 73.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #1686 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more White than neighboring Thorndale (72.7% White), and Eagle (61.8% White). Downingtown is less White than neighboring Eagleview (87% White), Marshallton (91.8% White), and Lionville (76.1% White).

Downingtown's Black Population

796 residents of Downingtown identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #157 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more Black than neighboring Eagleview (1.8% Black), Marshallton (1% Black), Eagle (3.6% Black), and Lionville (3.9% Black). Downingtown is less Black than neighboring Thorndale (10.8% Black).

Downingtown's Asian Population

292 residents of Downingtown identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more Asian than neighboring Thorndale (3.5% Asian), and Marshallton (1.4% Asian). Downingtown is less Asian than neighboring Eagleview (4.8% Asian), Eagle (29.7% Asian), and Lionville (11.2% Asian).

Downingtown's Hispanic Population

634 residents of Downingtown identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #244 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagleview (2.5% Hispanic), Marshallton (4.2% Hispanic), Eagle (2.2% Hispanic), and Lionville (5.4% Hispanic). Downingtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Thorndale (8.7% Hispanic).

Downingtown's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Downingtown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thorndale (0.4% Native American/Other), Eagleview (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marshallton (0.2% Native American/Other). Downingtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle (0.8% Native American/Other).

Downingtown's Multiracial Population

341 residents of Downingtown identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Downingtown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Downingtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Thorndale (3.9% Multiracial), Eagleview (3.5% Multiracial), Marshallton (1.4% Multiracial), Eagle (1.8% Multiracial), and Lionville (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.