Parkesburg, PA Demographics

A map of Parkesburg's Population by Race

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 3,862 in 2020. It was 72.4% White, 10.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parkesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is the 371st 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).

Parkesburg's White Population

2,797 residents of Parkesburg identify as White, or 72.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Parkesburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is ranked #1701 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more White than neighboring Sadsburyville (72.2% White), Pomeroy (71.3% White), and Westwood (61.6% White). Parkesburg is less White than neighboring Atglen (79.4% White), and Cochranville (84.6% White).

Parkesburg's Black Population

416 residents of Parkesburg identify as Black, or 10.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parkesburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more Black than neighboring Atglen (6.8% Black), and Cochranville (0% Black). Parkesburg is less Black than neighboring Sadsburyville (10.9% Black), Pomeroy (13.2% Black), and Westwood (17.1% Black).

Parkesburg's Asian Population

26 residents of Parkesburg identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parkesburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is ranked #735 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more Asian than neighboring Atglen (0.2% Asian), Westwood (0.6% Asian), and Cochranville (0.5% Asian). Parkesburg is less Asian than neighboring Sadsburyville (2.4% Asian), and Pomeroy (1.3% Asian).

Parkesburg's Hispanic Population

392 residents of Parkesburg identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parkesburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Pomeroy (9% Hispanic), and Atglen (9.9% Hispanic). Parkesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Sadsburyville (10.4% Hispanic), Westwood (14.3% Hispanic), and Cochranville (12.2% Hispanic).

Parkesburg's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Parkesburg 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 Parkesburg 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, Parkesburg is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pomeroy (0.4% Native American/Other), Westwood (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cochranville (0.2% Native American/Other). Parkesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sadsburyville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Parkesburg's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Parkesburg identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parkesburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Parkesburg is ranked #242 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Parkesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Sadsburyville (3.3% Multiracial), Pomeroy (4.8% Multiracial), Atglen (3% Multiracial), and Cochranville (2.5% Multiracial). Parkesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (5.9% Multiracial).

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