Oberlin, PA Demographics

A map of Oberlin's Population by Race

Oberlin, Pennsylvania had a population of 670 in 2020. It was 51.0% White, 16.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, 23.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oberlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is the 1183rd 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).

Oberlin's White Population

342 residents of Oberlin identify as White, or 51.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Oberlin considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is ranked #1828 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more White than neighboring Steelton (34.9% White), and Lawnton (41.8% White). Oberlin is less White than neighboring Bressler (55.1% White), Enhaut (58.1% White), and Paxtang (60.6% White).

Oberlin's Black Population

110 residents of Oberlin identify as Black, or 16.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oberlin slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Black than neighboring Paxtang (14.9% Black). Oberlin is less Black than neighboring Bressler (19.6% Black), Enhaut (16.8% Black), Steelton (37.6% Black), and Lawnton (20% Black).

Oberlin's Asian Population

9 residents of Oberlin identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is ranked #461 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Asian than neighboring Enhaut (1.1% Asian), and Steelton (0.7% Asian). Oberlin is less Asian than neighboring Bressler (1.5% Asian), Paxtang (4.4% Asian), and Lawnton (25.2% Asian).

Oberlin's Hispanic Population

160 residents of Oberlin identify as Hispanic, or 23.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oberlin larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Bressler (16.6% Hispanic), Enhaut (17.6% Hispanic), Steelton (18.2% Hispanic), Paxtang (12.9% Hispanic), and Lawnton (8.2% Hispanic).

Oberlin's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Oberlin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oberlin 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, Oberlin is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bressler (0.6% Native American/Other), and Enhaut (0.1% Native American/Other). Oberlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Steelton (1.1% Native American/Other), Paxtang (1.4% Native American/Other), and Lawnton (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oberlin's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Oberlin identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oberlin is ranked #103 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oberlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Bressler (6.5% Multiracial), Enhaut (6.3% Multiracial), Paxtang (5.8% Multiracial), and Lawnton (4% Multiracial). Oberlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Steelton (7.6% Multiracial).

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