North East, PA Demographics

A map of North East's Population by Race

North East, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,106 in 2020. It was 89.7% White, 1.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North East, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is the 347th 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).

North East's White Population

3,682 residents of North East identify as White, or 89.7%. This makes the White share of the population of North East larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is ranked #1077 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North East is more White than neighboring Penn State Erie (Behrend) (79.5% White), and Wesleyville (85.6% White). North East is less White than neighboring Ripley (93.5% White), Northwest Harborcreek (91.1% White), and Lawrence Park (90.2% White).

North East's Black Population

42 residents of North East identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of North East slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is ranked #933 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Black than neighboring Ripley (0.4% Black). North East is less Black than neighboring Northwest Harborcreek (1.4% Black), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (12.7% Black), Wesleyville (2% Black), and Lawrence Park (1.3% Black).

North East's Asian Population

14 residents of North East identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North East roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is ranked #1104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Asian than neighboring Ripley (0% Asian). North East is less Asian than neighboring Northwest Harborcreek (1.5% Asian), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (0.4% Asian), Wesleyville (1.3% Asian), and Lawrence Park (0.5% Asian).

North East's Hispanic Population

109 residents of North East identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North East slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is ranked #818 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Hispanic than neighboring Ripley (2.3% Hispanic), Northwest Harborcreek (2% Hispanic), and Lawrence Park (2.6% Hispanic). North East is less Hispanic than neighboring Penn State Erie (Behrend) (6.1% Hispanic), and Wesleyville (5.4% Hispanic).

North East's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of North East 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 North East 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, North East is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ripley (0.2% Native American/Other), Northwest Harborcreek (0.3% Native American/Other), and Penn State Erie (Behrend) (0% Native American/Other). North East is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wesleyville (1% Native American/Other).

North East's Multiracial Population

234 residents of North East identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North East roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, North East is ranked #172 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Multiracial than neighboring Ripley (3.5% Multiracial), Northwest Harborcreek (3.6% Multiracial), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (1.3% Multiracial), Wesleyville (4.7% Multiracial), and Lawrence Park (4.8% Multiracial).

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