Messiah College, PA Demographics
A map of Messiah College's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,962 | 69.1% |
Asian | 355 | 12.5% |
Hispanic | 221 | 7.8% |
Black | 168 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 133 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.1% |
Messiah College, Pennsylvania had a population of 2,841 in 2020. It was 69.1% White, 5.9% Black, 12.5% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Messiah College, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is the 491st 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).
Messiah College's White Population
1,962 residents of Messiah College identify as White, or 69.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Messiah College roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is ranked #1731 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is less White than neighboring Mechanicsburg (83.5% White), Dillsburg (88.3% White), Shiremanstown (83.5% White), Franklintown (92.1% White), and Camp Hill (82.4% White).
Messiah College's Black Population
168 residents of Messiah College identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Messiah College roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is ranked #246 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsburg (4.1% Black), Dillsburg (1.2% Black), Shiremanstown (3.1% Black), Franklintown (1.2% Black), and Camp Hill (2.6% Black).
Messiah College's Asian Population
355 residents of Messiah College identify as Asian, or 12.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Messiah College slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is more Asian than neighboring Mechanicsburg (2.4% Asian), Dillsburg (2.2% Asian), Shiremanstown (2.7% Asian), Franklintown (1% Asian), and Camp Hill (5.4% Asian).
Messiah College's Hispanic Population
221 residents of Messiah College identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Messiah College roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is ranked #256 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is more Hispanic than neighboring Mechanicsburg (4.5% Hispanic), Dillsburg (4% Hispanic), Shiremanstown (6.7% Hispanic), Franklintown (1.4% Hispanic), and Camp Hill (5.1% Hispanic).
Messiah College's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Messiah College identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Messiah College 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, Messiah College is ranked #1356 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mechanicsburg (0.8% Native American/Other), Dillsburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Shiremanstown (0.8% Native American/Other), Franklintown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Camp Hill (0.8% Native American/Other).
Messiah College's Multiracial Population
133 residents of Messiah College identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Messiah College roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Messiah College is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Messiah College is more Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsburg (4.6% Multiracial), Dillsburg (3.9% Multiracial), Shiremanstown (3.3% Multiracial), Franklintown (3.7% Multiracial), and Camp Hill (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.