Tamaqua, PA Demographics
A map of Tamaqua's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,886 | 85.1% |
Hispanic | 610 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 254 | 3.7% |
Black | 105 | 1.5% |
Asian | 43 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 18 | 0.3% |
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania had a population of 6,916 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 1.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tamaqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is the 167th 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).
Tamaqua's White Population
5,886 residents of Tamaqua identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Tamaqua slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is ranked #1378 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more White than neighboring Lansford (79.2% White). Tamaqua is less White than neighboring Coaldale (87.8% White), Hometown (95.5% White), Summit Hill (90.5% White), and Tuscarora (97.3% White).
Tamaqua's Black Population
105 residents of Tamaqua identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tamaqua slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is ranked #750 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more Black than neighboring Coaldale (0.7% Black), Hometown (0.2% Black), Summit Hill (0.9% Black), and Tuscarora (0.8% Black). Tamaqua is less Black than neighboring Lansford (4.1% Black).
Tamaqua's Asian Population
43 residents of Tamaqua identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tamaqua roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more Asian than neighboring Coaldale (0.3% Asian), Hometown (0.5% Asian), Lansford (0.4% Asian), Summit Hill (0.3% Asian), and Tuscarora (0% Asian).
Tamaqua's Hispanic Population
610 residents of Tamaqua identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tamaqua roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is ranked #215 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more Hispanic than neighboring Coaldale (6.6% Hispanic), Hometown (1.8% Hispanic), Summit Hill (4.5% Hispanic), and Tuscarora (1.6% Hispanic). Tamaqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansford (10.7% Hispanic).
Tamaqua's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua 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, Tamaqua is ranked #966 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hometown (0.1% Native American/Other). Tamaqua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coaldale (0.5% Native American/Other), Lansford (0.7% Native American/Other), and Summit Hill (0.9% Native American/Other).
Tamaqua's Multiracial Population
254 residents of Tamaqua identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tamaqua roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is ranked #718 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tamaqua is more Multiracial than neighboring Hometown (1.9% Multiracial), Summit Hill (2.9% Multiracial), and Tuscarora (0% Multiracial). Tamaqua is less Multiracial than neighboring Coaldale (4.2% Multiracial), and Lansford (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.