Emmaus, PA Demographics

A map of Emmaus's Population by Race

Emmaus, Pennsylvania had a population of 11,652 in 2020. It was 81.5% White, 2.9% Black, 1.8% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emmaus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is the 71st 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).

Emmaus's White Population

9,494 residents of Emmaus identify as White, or 81.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Emmaus slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is ranked #1529 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is more White than neighboring Dorneyville (81.3% White), Wescosville (75.9% White), Macungie (81.1% White), Allentown (30.2% White), and Cetronia (77.5% White).

Emmaus's Black Population

343 residents of Emmaus identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emmaus slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is ranked #484 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is more Black than neighboring Dorneyville (2.3% Black). Emmaus is less Black than neighboring Wescosville (4.7% Black), Allentown (10.5% Black), and Cetronia (3% Black).

Emmaus's Asian Population

210 residents of Emmaus identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emmaus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is ranked #360 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is less Asian than neighboring Dorneyville (4.8% Asian), Wescosville (6.3% Asian), Macungie (2.5% Asian), Allentown (2% Asian), and Cetronia (3.5% Asian).

Emmaus's Hispanic Population

1,182 residents of Emmaus identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emmaus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is more Hispanic than neighboring Dorneyville (7.7% Hispanic), and Wescosville (9.8% Hispanic). Emmaus is less Hispanic than neighboring Macungie (10.2% Hispanic), Allentown (54.2% Hispanic), and Cetronia (11.5% Hispanic).

Emmaus's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Emmaus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emmaus 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, Emmaus is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wescosville (0.3% Native American/Other). Emmaus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dorneyville (0.5% Native American/Other), Macungie (0.6% Native American/Other), Allentown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cetronia (0.6% Native American/Other).

Emmaus's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Emmaus identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emmaus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Emmaus is ranked #1002 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emmaus is more Multiracial than neighboring Wescosville (3% Multiracial), Macungie (2.8% Multiracial), and Allentown (2.3% Multiracial). Emmaus is less Multiracial than neighboring Dorneyville (3.4% Multiracial), and Cetronia (3.9% Multiracial).

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