Lykens, PA Demographics
A map of Lykens's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,694 | 90.4% |
Multiracial | 86 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 54 | 2.9% |
Black | 17 | 0.9% |
Asian | 11 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.6% |
Lykens, Pennsylvania had a population of 1,873 in 2020. It was 90.4% White, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lykens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is the 682nd 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).
Lykens's White Population
1,694 residents of Lykens identify as White, or 90.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lykens larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is ranked #1024 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is less White than neighboring Wiconsico (94.2% White), Gratz (94.3% White), Williamstown (90.6% White), Klingerstown (97% White), and Berrysburg (94.8% White).
Lykens's Black Population
17 residents of Lykens identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lykens slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is ranked #979 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is more Black than neighboring Wiconsico (0.4% Black), Gratz (0.5% Black), Klingerstown (0% Black), and Berrysburg (0% Black). Lykens is less Black than neighboring Williamstown (1.3% Black).
Lykens's Asian Population
11 residents of Lykens identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lykens roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is more Asian than neighboring Gratz (0.5% Asian), Williamstown (0% Asian), Klingerstown (0% Asian), and Berrysburg (0% Asian). Lykens is less Asian than neighboring Wiconsico (0.8% Asian).
Lykens's Hispanic Population
54 residents of Lykens identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lykens slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is ranked #763 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is more Hispanic than neighboring Wiconsico (2.5% Hispanic), Gratz (2.3% Hispanic), Klingerstown (0% Hispanic), and Berrysburg (2.5% Hispanic). Lykens is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamstown (3.9% Hispanic).
Lykens's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Lykens 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 Lykens 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, Lykens is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wiconsico (0% Native American/Other), Gratz (0.4% Native American/Other), Williamstown (0.1% Native American/Other), and Berrysburg (0.3% Native American/Other). Lykens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Klingerstown (1% Native American/Other).
Lykens's Multiracial Population
86 residents of Lykens identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lykens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lykens is ranked #394 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lykens is more Multiracial than neighboring Wiconsico (2.1% Multiracial), Gratz (1.9% Multiracial), Williamstown (4.1% Multiracial), Klingerstown (2% Multiracial), and Berrysburg (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.