Swissvale, PA Demographics
A map of Swissvale's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,669 | 54.1% |
Black | 2,996 | 34.7% |
Multiracial | 386 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 328 | 3.8% |
Asian | 176 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 69 | 0.8% |
Swissvale, Pennsylvania had a population of 8,624 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 34.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Swissvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is the 118th 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).
Swissvale's White Population
4,669 residents of Swissvale identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Swissvale less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is ranked #1820 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more White than neighboring Rankin (13.5% White), and Braddock (18.4% White). Swissvale is less White than neighboring Edgewood (80.1% White), Whitaker (73.6% White), and Braddock Hills (58.1% White).
Swissvale's Black Population
2,996 residents of Swissvale identify as Black, or 34.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Swissvale considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (9.6% Black), Whitaker (15.9% Black), and Braddock Hills (33% Black). Swissvale is less Black than neighboring Rankin (79.3% Black), and Braddock (70.8% Black).
Swissvale's Asian Population
176 residents of Swissvale identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Swissvale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is ranked #327 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more Asian than neighboring Rankin (0.3% Asian), Whitaker (0.5% Asian), Braddock Hills (0.7% Asian), and Braddock (0.4% Asian). Swissvale is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (2.6% Asian).
Swissvale's Hispanic Population
328 residents of Swissvale identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Swissvale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is ranked #599 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Rankin (2.5% Hispanic), Edgewood (3.4% Hispanic), Whitaker (3.1% Hispanic), Braddock Hills (2.7% Hispanic), and Braddock (2.4% Hispanic).
Swissvale's Native American/Other Population
69 residents of Swissvale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Swissvale 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, Swissvale is ranked #262 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rankin (0.5% Native American/Other), and Edgewood (0.5% Native American/Other). Swissvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Braddock (1.1% Native American/Other).
Swissvale's Multiracial Population
386 residents of Swissvale identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Swissvale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Swissvale is ranked #422 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Swissvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Rankin (3.9% Multiracial), and Edgewood (3.8% Multiracial). Swissvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitaker (6% Multiracial), Braddock Hills (4.7% Multiracial), and Braddock (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.