Ephrata, PA Demographics

A map of Ephrata's Population by Race

Ephrata, Pennsylvania had a population of 13,794 in 2020. It was 84.6% White, 1.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ephrata, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is the 52nd 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).

Ephrata's White Population

11,668 residents of Ephrata identify as White, or 84.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Ephrata slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is ranked #1398 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is less White than neighboring Akron (86% White), Stevens (92.1% White), Farmersville (96.6% White), Schoeneck (96.7% White), and Brownstown (88.2% White).

Ephrata's Black Population

185 residents of Ephrata identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ephrata slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is ranked #824 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Black than neighboring Farmersville (0.2% Black), Schoeneck (0.5% Black), and Brownstown (0.9% Black). Ephrata is less Black than neighboring Akron (2.2% Black), and Stevens (1.5% Black).

Ephrata's Asian Population

172 residents of Ephrata identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is ranked #495 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Asian than neighboring Farmersville (0.1% Asian), and Schoeneck (0.1% Asian). Ephrata is less Asian than neighboring Akron (1.3% Asian), Stevens (3.1% Asian), and Brownstown (2.2% Asian).

Ephrata's Hispanic Population

1,197 residents of Ephrata identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Hispanic than neighboring Akron (6.7% Hispanic), Stevens (2.1% Hispanic), Farmersville (1.1% Hispanic), Schoeneck (1.5% Hispanic), and Brownstown (4.6% Hispanic).

Ephrata's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Ephrata identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ephrata 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, Ephrata is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Akron (0.5% Native American/Other), Stevens (0% Native American/Other), Farmersville (0.4% Native American/Other), Schoeneck (0% Native American/Other), and Brownstown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ephrata's Multiracial Population

495 residents of Ephrata identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ephrata roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Ephrata is ranked #775 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ephrata is more Multiracial than neighboring Akron (3.3% Multiracial), Stevens (1.1% Multiracial), Farmersville (1.6% Multiracial), and Schoeneck (1.2% Multiracial). Ephrata is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownstown (3.8% Multiracial).

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