Norristown, PA Demographics
A map of Norristown's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 12,588 | 35.2% |
Black | 11,226 | 31.4% |
White | 9,274 | 25.9% |
Multiracial | 1,504 | 4.2% |
Asian | 827 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 329 | 0.9% |
Norristown, Pennsylvania had a population of 35,748 in 2020. It was 25.9% White, 31.4% Black, 2.3% Asian, 35.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norristown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is the 15th 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).
Norristown's White Population
9,274 residents of Norristown identify as White, or 25.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Norristown considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is ranked #1876 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is less White than neighboring Bridgeport (64% White), Swedeland (62.4% White), King of Prussia (58.9% White), West Conshohocken (81% White), and Conshohocken (84% White).
Norristown's Black Population
11,226 residents of Norristown identify as Black, or 31.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norristown considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is more Black than neighboring Bridgeport (9.7% Black), Swedeland (11.6% Black), King of Prussia (7.4% Black), West Conshohocken (6.4% Black), and Conshohocken (4.9% Black).
Norristown's Asian Population
827 residents of Norristown identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norristown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is ranked #282 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is less Asian than neighboring Bridgeport (3.2% Asian), Swedeland (11% Asian), King of Prussia (23.4% Asian), West Conshohocken (3.4% Asian), and Conshohocken (2.8% Asian).
Norristown's Hispanic Population
12,588 residents of Norristown identify as Hispanic, or 35.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norristown considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (18.1% Hispanic), Swedeland (10% Hispanic), King of Prussia (6.1% Hispanic), West Conshohocken (4.4% Hispanic), and Conshohocken (4.7% Hispanic).
Norristown's Native American/Other Population
329 residents of Norristown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norristown 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, Norristown is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (0.8% Native American/Other), Swedeland (0.4% Native American/Other), King of Prussia (0.6% Native American/Other), West Conshohocken (0.8% Native American/Other), and Conshohocken (0.3% Native American/Other).
Norristown's Multiracial Population
1,504 residents of Norristown identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norristown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Norristown is ranked #508 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Norristown is more Multiracial than neighboring King of Prussia (3.6% Multiracial), West Conshohocken (4% Multiracial), and Conshohocken (3.3% Multiracial). Norristown is less Multiracial than neighboring Swedeland (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.