Racial diversity in Pennsylvania is a mixed bag.
There are parts of Pennsylvania where there’s a high level of diversity. But where will you find the most diverse places in Pennsylvania?
To answer that question, we went to the US Census data. Using Saturday Night Science, we measured the Gini coefficient for all 190 cities in Pennsylvania to rank them from most to least diverse.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the 10 most diverse places in Pennsylvania for 2024:
So what city is the most diverse in Pennsylvania? According to the most Census data, Norri took the number one over all spot for diversity in Pennsylvania.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked. To see where Pennsylvania ranked as a state, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in Ameria.
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The 10 Most Diverse Places In Pennsylvania For 2024
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Population: 35,712
HHI: 2,698
% White: 28.8%
% African American: 32.3%
% Hispanic: 27.4%
% Asian: 2.6%
More on Norri: Data | Real Estate
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Population: 1,593,208
HHI: 2,957
% White: 33.5%
% African American: 39.0%
% Hispanic: 15.7%
% Asian: 7.5%
More on Philadelphia: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,243
HHI: 3,052
% White: 37.8%
% African American: 32.3%
% Hispanic: 23.1%
% Asian: 0.0%
More on Steelton: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 50,055
HHI: 3,069
% White: 25.3%
% African American: 42.4%
% Hispanic: 24.7%
% Asian: 2.8%
More on Harrisburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 44,782
HHI: 3,084
% White: 36.6%
% African American: 23.9%
% Hispanic: 34.0%
% Asian: 1.3%
More on York: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,316
HHI: 3,124
% White: 25.1%
% African American: 41.1%
% Hispanic: 27.8%
% Asian: 0.6%
More on Coatesville: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,893
HHI: 3,253
% White: 48.7%
% African American: 27.1%
% Hispanic: 4.6%
% Asian: 4.9%
More on Mckees Rocks: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 57,970
HHI: 3,290
% White: 38.9%
% African American: 14.1%
% Hispanic: 39.4%
% Asian: 2.7%
More on Lancaster: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,345
HHI: 3,621
% White: 53.2%
% African American: 20.5%
% Hispanic: 18.6%
% Asian: 2.6%
More on East Stroudsburg: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,241
HHI: 3,631
% White: 38.0%
% African American: 44.0%
% Hispanic: 2.3%
% Asian: 0.0%
More on Duquesne: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How we determined the most diverse cities in Pennsylvania for 2024
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census — and Saturday Night Science. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Pennsylvania.
That leads us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2018-2022 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
- Hispanic or Latino
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 190 cities.
We then calculated the HHI for each city by finding the racial breakdown of a city in percent terms, squaring them, and then adding the squares together. This left us with scores ranging from 2,698 (Norri) to 9,487 (Exeter).
Finally, we ranked each city based on the HHI, with a lower score being more diverse than a high score. Norri took the distinction of being the most diverse, while Exeter was the least diverse city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the most diverse places in Pennsylvania.
Summary: Diversity Across Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a scientific breakdown of diversity across Pennsylvania, this is an accurate list.
The most diverse cities in Pennsylvania are Norri, Philadelphia, Steelton, Harrisburg, York, Coatesville, McKees Rocks, Lancaster, East Stroudsburg, and Duquesne.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least diverse places in Pennsylvania:
- Exeter
- Punxsutawney
- Archbald
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Race By City In Pennsylvania For 2024
| Rank | City | Population | HHI | % White | % Black | % Hispanic | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norri, PA | 35,712 | 2,698 | 28.8% | 32.3% | 27.4% | 2.6% |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,593,208 | 2,957 | 33.5% | 39.0% | 15.7% | 7.5% |
| 3 | Steelton, PA | 6,243 | 3,052 | 37.8% | 32.3% | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| 4 | Harrisburg, PA | 50,055 | 3,069 | 25.3% | 42.4% | 24.7% | 2.8% |
| 5 | York, PA | 44,782 | 3,084 | 36.6% | 23.9% | 34.0% | 1.3% |
| 6 | Coatesville, PA | 13,316 | 3,124 | 25.1% | 41.1% | 27.8% | 0.6% |
| 7 | Mckees Rocks, PA | 5,893 | 3,253 | 48.7% | 27.1% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| 8 | Lancaster, PA | 57,970 | 3,290 | 38.9% | 14.1% | 39.4% | 2.7% |
| 9 | East Stroudsburg, PA | 9,345 | 3,621 | 53.2% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 2.6% |
| 10 | Duquesne, PA | 5,241 | 3,631 | 38.0% | 44.0% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| 11 | Easton, PA | 28,883 | 3,753 | 54.6% | 14.2% | 23.2% | 1.4% |
| 12 | Stroudsburg, PA | 5,897 | 3,843 | 57.1% | 11.8% | 19.4% | 3.3% |
| 13 | Folcroft, PA | 6,758 | 3,872 | 44.0% | 43.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| 14 | Wilson, PA | 8,208 | 3,884 | 56.4% | 8.2% | 24.1% | 2.8% |
| 15 | Wilkinsburg, PA | 14,340 | 3,918 | 37.6% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 1.7% |
| 16 | Lansdowne, PA | 11,051 | 3,935 | 38.5% | 48.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% |
| 17 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 44,123 | 3,944 | 54.5% | 10.4% | 29.1% | 2.1% |
| 18 | Allentown, PA | 125,292 | 3,971 | 29.9% | 10.6% | 54.3% | 2.7% |
| 19 | Bethlehem, PA | 76,555 | 4,026 | 55.0% | 8.6% | 30.2% | 3.1% |
| 20 | Mckeesport, PA | 17,749 | 4,099 | 52.7% | 35.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| 21 | Kennett Square, PA | 5,982 | 4,216 | 54.0% | 4.6% | 35.4% | 1.3% |
| 22 | Pott, PA | 23,356 | 4,216 | 60.0% | 20.9% | 11.2% | 0.7% |
| 23 | Swissvale, PA | 8,588 | 4,232 | 56.7% | 31.1% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| 24 | Oxford, PA | 5,724 | 4,250 | 52.5% | 5.1% | 38.1% | 0.4% |
| 25 | Clifton Heights, PA | 6,834 | 4,278 | 52.3% | 39.0% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 26 | Collingdale, PA | 8,865 | 4,303 | 30.1% | 57.8% | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| 27 | Clairton, PA | 6,182 | 4,318 | 52.0% | 39.7% | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| 28 | Lebanon, PA | 26,679 | 4,338 | 48.9% | 3.4% | 43.9% | 0.9% |
| 29 | West York, PA | 5,069 | 4,371 | 60.9% | 12.8% | 22.2% | 2.0% |
| 30 | Turtle Creek, PA | 5,087 | 4,439 | 60.4% | 26.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| 31 | Aliquippa, PA | 9,198 | 4,491 | 56.3% | 36.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| 32 | Pittsburgh, PA | 303,843 | 4,572 | 63.1% | 23.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 33 | Bridgeport, PA | 5,000 | 4,576 | 64.2% | 4.5% | 17.0% | 1.6% |
| 34 | Erie, PA | 94,826 | 4,866 | 67.2% | 15.7% | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| 35 | Chambersburg, PA | 21,917 | 4,906 | 66.5% | 9.3% | 19.6% | 1.1% |
| 36 | Ambler, PA | 6,775 | 5,004 | 68.3% | 15.8% | 7.9% | 4.0% |
| 37 | Reading, PA | 94,601 | 5,026 | 21.0% | 8.3% | 67.2% | 1.0% |
| 38 | Scranton, PA | 76,119 | 5,035 | 68.6% | 5.8% | 16.1% | 4.7% |
| 39 | Hazleton, PA | 29,671 | 5,039 | 34.1% | 2.8% | 62.2% | 0.0% |
| 40 | Bristol, PA | 9,862 | 5,129 | 69.3% | 6.7% | 16.0% | 2.2% |
| 41 | Lansdale, PA | 18,727 | 5,170 | 69.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| 42 | Coraopolis, PA | 5,510 | 5,188 | 69.0% | 18.7% | 3.9% | 0.3% |
| 43 | West Hazleton, PA | 5,130 | 5,190 | 27.5% | 0.9% | 66.5% | 0.0% |
| 44 | Beaver Falls, PA | 8,934 | 5,191 | 68.4% | 21.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| 45 | Downin, PA | 8,088 | 5,249 | 70.7% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| 46 | West Chester, PA | 19,016 | 5,309 | 70.6% | 13.5% | 11.3% | 1.6% |
| 47 | Johnstown, PA | 18,429 | 5,415 | 71.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 0.4% |
| 48 | Columbia, PA | 10,203 | 5,442 | 69.7% | 5.7% | 23.5% | 0.1% |
| 49 | Middl, PA | 9,525 | 5,478 | 72.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% | 3.4% |
| 50 | Millersville, PA | 8,426 | 5,548 | 73.1% | 5.8% | 11.0% | 5.6% |
| 51 | New Holland, PA | 5,734 | 5,551 | 73.0% | 3.5% | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| 52 | Washington, PA | 13,358 | 5,555 | 72.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| 53 | Sharon Hill, PA | 5,976 | 5,606 | 18.7% | 72.3% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| 54 | Morrisville, PA | 9,721 | 5,697 | 73.7% | 14.0% | 7.0% | 0.6% |
| 55 | Swarthmore, PA | 6,507 | 5,740 | 74.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 7.7% |
| 56 | Gettysburg, PA | 7,709 | 5,741 | 73.8% | 4.1% | 16.3% | 3.8% |
| 57 | Monessen, PA | 6,876 | 5,741 | 73.7% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| 58 | Prospect Park, PA | 6,411 | 5,823 | 74.8% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| 59 | Plymouth, PA | 5,771 | 5,846 | 74.9% | 7.8% | 12.2% | 0.1% |
| 60 | Chester, PA | 33,048 | 5,890 | 13.2% | 75.2% | 7.3% | 0.6% |
| 61 | Uniontown, PA | 9,913 | 5,920 | 74.8% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| 62 | Ambridge, PA | 6,937 | 5,933 | 75.2% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 0.1% |
| 63 | Palmyra, PA | 7,783 | 5,978 | 75.6% | 1.8% | 15.6% | 3.3% |
| 64 | California, PA | 5,328 | 5,995 | 75.9% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| 65 | Shillington, PA | 5,458 | 6,053 | 74.7% | 1.1% | 21.5% | 0.2% |
| 66 | Williamsport, PA | 27,755 | 6,088 | 76.6% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| 67 | New Castle, PA | 21,863 | 6,169 | 77.3% | 11.0% | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| 68 | Souderton, PA | 7,169 | 6,177 | 76.9% | 2.9% | 15.8% | 2.8% |
| 69 | Hatboro, PA | 8,176 | 6,268 | 78.3% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| 70 | Franklin Park, PA | 15,305 | 6,272 | 77.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 71 | Quake, PA | 9,309 | 6,278 | 77.8% | 3.6% | 14.2% | 2.1% |
| 72 | Carlisle, PA | 20,846 | 6,280 | 78.4% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| 73 | Catasauqua, PA | 6,512 | 6,296 | 77.3% | 3.0% | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| 74 | Taylor, PA | 6,274 | 6,300 | 77.8% | 1.5% | 15.3% | 0.8% |
| 75 | Jeannette, PA | 8,790 | 6,365 | 78.8% | 10.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| 76 | Carnegie, PA | 8,067 | 6,372 | 78.9% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 77 | Whitehall, PA | 14,909 | 6,409 | 78.8% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% |
| 78 | Glenolden, PA | 7,190 | 6,426 | 79.1% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| 79 | Sharon, PA | 13,143 | 6,463 | 79.2% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| 80 | Shamokin, PA | 6,915 | 6,512 | 79.6% | 1.9% | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| 81 | Forest Hills, PA | 6,397 | 6,523 | 79.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 0.6% |
| 82 | State College, PA | 40,902 | 6,579 | 80.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| 83 | Nanticoke, PA | 10,606 | 6,609 | 80.4% | 5.7% | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| 84 | New Brighton, PA | 5,645 | 6,644 | 80.6% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 0.2% |
| 85 | Baldwin, PA | 21,266 | 6,682 | 81.1% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| 86 | Hanover, PA | 16,411 | 6,699 | 80.8% | 2.9% | 12.1% | 0.9% |
| 87 | Collegeville, PA | 5,172 | 6,740 | 81.6% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| 88 | Nazareth, PA | 6,015 | 6,768 | 81.7% | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
| 89 | Phoenixville, PA | 18,723 | 6,832 | 82.2% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 90 | Bellevue, PA | 8,236 | 6,867 | 81.9% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| 91 | Camp Hill, PA | 8,133 | 6,889 | 82.5% | 1.5% | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 92 | New Kensington, PA | 12,163 | 6,908 | 82.2% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 93 | Castle Shannon, PA | 8,283 | 6,937 | 82.8% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 94 | Munhall, PA | 10,738 | 6,953 | 82.0% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| 95 | Waynesboro, PA | 11,009 | 6,995 | 83.1% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 0.1% |
| 96 | Tamaqua, PA | 6,911 | 7,021 | 82.7% | 0.4% | 13.2% | 0.0% |
| 97 | Mount Joy, PA | 8,274 | 7,067 | 83.0% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| 98 | Media, PA | 5,860 | 7,136 | 84.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| 99 | Bloomsburg, PA | 12,836 | 7,149 | 84.0% | 3.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% |
| 100 | West Mifflin, PA | 19,506 | 7,158 | 84.0% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% |