Palo Alto, PA Demographics
A map of Palo Alto's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 897 | 92.5% |
Hispanic | 29 | 3.0% |
Multiracial | 18 | 1.9% |
Black | 16 | 1.6% |
Asian | 8 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.2% |
Palo Alto, Pennsylvania had a population of 970 in 2020. It was 92.5% White, 1.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palo Alto, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is the 1005th 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).
Palo Alto's White Population
897 residents of Palo Alto identify as White, or 92.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Palo Alto larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is ranked #781 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more White than neighboring Port Carbon (92.4% White), Mechanicsville (91.8% White), and Pottsville (83.4% White). Palo Alto is less White than neighboring Mount Carbon (95.6% White), and Cumbola (97% White).
Palo Alto's Black Population
16 residents of Palo Alto identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palo Alto slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is ranked #719 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more Black than neighboring Port Carbon (0.7% Black), Mechanicsville (0.4% Black), Mount Carbon (0% Black), and Cumbola (0% Black). Palo Alto is less Black than neighboring Pottsville (4.2% Black).
Palo Alto's Asian Population
8 residents of Palo Alto identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palo Alto roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is ranked #678 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more Asian than neighboring Port Carbon (0.4% Asian), Mechanicsville (0.2% Asian), Cumbola (0% Asian), and Pottsville (0.7% Asian). Palo Alto is less Asian than neighboring Mount Carbon (1.1% Asian).
Palo Alto's Hispanic Population
29 residents of Palo Alto identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palo Alto slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is ranked #744 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Carbon (2.2% Hispanic), and Cumbola (2.4% Hispanic). Palo Alto is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Carbon (3.3% Hispanic), Mechanicsville (5.2% Hispanic), and Pottsville (7.1% Hispanic).
Palo Alto's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Palo Alto identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palo Alto 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, Palo Alto is ranked #1173 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Carbon (0% Native American/Other), and Cumbola (0% Native American/Other). Palo Alto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Carbon (0.7% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pottsville (0.5% Native American/Other).
Palo Alto's Multiracial Population
18 residents of Palo Alto identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palo Alto roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palo Alto is ranked #1583 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Palo Alto is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Carbon (1.1% Multiracial), and Cumbola (0.5% Multiracial). Palo Alto is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Carbon (2.4% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (2% Multiracial), and Pottsville (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.