Sinking Spring, PA Demographics

A map of Sinking Spring's Population by Race

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,286 in 2020. It was 67.5% White, 6.6% Black, 3.9% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sinking Spring, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is the 320th 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).

Sinking Spring's White Population

2,893 residents of Sinking Spring identify as White, or 67.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Sinking Spring slightly less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is ranked #1745 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is more White than neighboring West Lawn (67.3% White). Sinking Spring is less White than neighboring Springmont (74% White), Whitfield (79.3% White), West Wyomissing (71.4% White), and Lincoln Park (74.9% White).

Sinking Spring's Black Population

284 residents of Sinking Spring identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sinking Spring roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is ranked #218 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is more Black than neighboring Springmont (2.4% Black), Whitfield (3.4% Black), West Wyomissing (4.2% Black), West Lawn (5.7% Black), and Lincoln Park (3.2% Black).

Sinking Spring's Asian Population

167 residents of Sinking Spring identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sinking Spring roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is ranked #143 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is more Asian than neighboring Springmont (2.4% Asian), Whitfield (3.6% Asian), West Wyomissing (1.1% Asian), West Lawn (1.3% Asian), and Lincoln Park (2.8% Asian).

Sinking Spring's Hispanic Population

748 residents of Sinking Spring identify as Hispanic, or 17.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sinking Spring slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is more Hispanic than neighboring Springmont (17.4% Hispanic), Whitfield (10.6% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (16.5% Hispanic). Sinking Spring is less Hispanic than neighboring West Wyomissing (19.9% Hispanic), and West Lawn (20.1% Hispanic).

Sinking Spring's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Sinking Spring identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sinking Spring 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, Sinking Spring is ranked #966 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springmont (0.4% Native American/Other), Whitfield (0.5% Native American/Other), West Lawn (1% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Sinking Spring's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Sinking Spring identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sinking Spring roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring is ranked #508 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sinking Spring is more Multiracial than neighboring Springmont (3.4% Multiracial), Whitfield (2.6% Multiracial), West Wyomissing (3.1% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (2.1% Multiracial). Sinking Spring is less Multiracial than neighboring West Lawn (4.6% Multiracial).

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