Penbrook, PA Demographics

A map of Penbrook's Population by Race

Penbrook, Pennsylvania had a population of 3,274 in 2020. It was 37.6% White, 33.2% Black, 4.4% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Penbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is the 428th 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).

Penbrook's White Population

1,231 residents of Penbrook identify as White, or 37.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Penbrook considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is ranked #1857 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more White than neighboring Harrisburg (22.8% White). Penbrook is less White than neighboring Progress (45.1% White), Paxtang (60.6% White), Colonial Park (51.1% White), and Oberlin (51% White).

Penbrook's Black Population

1,088 residents of Penbrook identify as Black, or 33.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Penbrook considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more Black than neighboring Progress (27.1% Black), Paxtang (14.9% Black), Colonial Park (21.2% Black), and Oberlin (16.4% Black). Penbrook is less Black than neighboring Harrisburg (42.4% Black).

Penbrook's Asian Population

144 residents of Penbrook identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Penbrook roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more Asian than neighboring Harrisburg (3.5% Asian), and Oberlin (1.3% Asian). Penbrook is less Asian than neighboring Progress (10.6% Asian), and Colonial Park (10.6% Asian).

Penbrook's Hispanic Population

501 residents of Penbrook identify as Hispanic, or 15.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Penbrook slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is ranked #96 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Progress (10.8% Hispanic), Paxtang (12.9% Hispanic), and Colonial Park (11.7% Hispanic). Penbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrisburg (25.8% Hispanic), and Oberlin (23.9% Hispanic).

Penbrook's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Penbrook identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Penbrook 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, Penbrook is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Progress (0.9% Native American/Other), Paxtang (1.4% Native American/Other), Harrisburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (0.7% Native American/Other).

Penbrook's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Penbrook identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Penbrook roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Penbrook is ranked #51 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Penbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Progress (5.5% Multiracial), Paxtang (5.8% Multiracial), Harrisburg (4.5% Multiracial), Colonial Park (4.7% Multiracial), and Oberlin (6.6% Multiracial).

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