Most Hispanic/Latino cities in Pennsylvania research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Pennsylvania’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Hispanic/Latino city in Pennsylvania is Reading, based on the most recent Census data.
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Reading is 67.17% Hispanic/Latino.
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The least Hispanic/Latino city in Pennsylvania is Connellsville.
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Connellsville is 0.14% Hispanic/Latino.
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Pennsylvania is 8.1% Hispanic/Latino.
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Pennsylvania is the 28th most Hispanic/Latino state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
What’s the city in Pennsylvania with the largest Hispanic/Latino population? Reading took the number one overall spot for the largest Hispanic population in Pennsylvania for 2024.
Continue below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Pennsylvania ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Pennsylvania or the safest places in Pennsylvania.
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Population: 94,601
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 63,542
% Hispanic/Latino: 67.17%
More on Reading: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 29,671
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,461
% Hispanic/Latino: 62.22%
More on Hazleton: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 125,292
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 68,077
% Hispanic/Latino: 54.33%
More on Allentown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 26,679
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,721
% Hispanic/Latino: 43.93%
More on Lebanon: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 57,970
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 22,822
% Hispanic/Latino: 39.37%
More on Lancaster: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,982
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,119
% Hispanic/Latino: 35.42%
More on Kennett Square: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 44,782
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 15,239
% Hispanic/Latino: 34.03%
More on York: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 76,555
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 23,083
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.15%
More on Bethlehem: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 44,123
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,844
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.11%
More on Wilkes-Barre: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,316
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,706
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.83%
More on Coatesville: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- 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*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in Pennsylvania with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 184 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Pennsylvania city. The percentages ranked from 67.2% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Reading was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Connellsville was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article represents our tenth time ranking the cities in Pennsylvania with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Pennsylvania ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Pennsylvania
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across Pennsylvania.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in Pennsylvania are Reading, Hazleton, Allentown, Lebanon, Lancaster, Kennett Square, York, Bethlehem, Wilkes-Barre, and Coatesville.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Pennsylvania:
- Connellsville
- Prospect Park
- Munhall
For more Pennsylvania reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Pennsylvania
- Safest Places In Pennsylvania
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Pennsylvania
Most Hispanic Cities In Pennsylvania
| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Pop. | % Hispanic |
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| 1 | Reading | 94,601 | 63,542 | 67.17% |
| 2 | Hazleton | 29,671 | 18,461 | 62.22% |
| 3 | Allentown | 125,292 | 68,077 | 54.33% |
| 4 | Lebanon | 26,679 | 11,721 | 43.93% |
| 5 | Lancaster | 57,970 | 22,822 | 39.37% |
| 6 | Kennett Square | 5,982 | 2,119 | 35.42% |
| 7 | York | 44,782 | 15,239 | 34.03% |
| 8 | Bethlehem | 76,555 | 23,083 | 30.15% |
| 9 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,123 | 12,844 | 29.11% |
| 10 | Coatesville | 13,316 | 3,706 | 27.83% |
| 11 | Norri | 35,712 | 9,783 | 27.39% |
| 12 | Harrisburg | 50,055 | 12,362 | 24.7% |
| 13 | Wilson | 8,208 | 1,981 | 24.13% |
| 14 | Columbia | 10,203 | 2,393 | 23.45% |
| 15 | Easton | 28,883 | 6,704 | 23.21% |
| 16 | Steelton | 6,243 | 1,441 | 23.08% |
| 17 | Shillington | 5,458 | 1,172 | 21.47% |
| 18 | Chambersburg | 21,917 | 4,306 | 19.65% |
| 19 | Stroudsburg | 5,897 | 1,144 | 19.4% |
| 20 | East Stroudsburg | 9,345 | 1,739 | 18.61% |
| 21 | Catasauqua | 6,512 | 1,135 | 17.43% |
| 22 | Gettysburg | 7,709 | 1,257 | 16.31% |
| 23 | Scranton | 76,119 | 12,262 | 16.11% |
| 24 | Bristol | 9,862 | 1,582 | 16.04% |
| 25 | Souderton | 7,169 | 1,133 | 15.8% |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 1,593,208 | 249,723 | 15.67% |
| 27 | Palmyra | 7,783 | 1,211 | 15.56% |
| 28 | Taylor | 6,274 | 959 | 15.29% |
| 29 | Quake | 9,309 | 1,320 | 14.18% |
| 30 | Olyphant | 5,372 | 727 | 13.53% |
| 31 | Mount Joy | 8,274 | 1,107 | 13.38% |
| 32 | Tamaqua | 6,911 | 914 | 13.23% |
| 33 | New Holland | 5,734 | 739 | 12.89% |
| 34 | Plymouth | 5,771 | 706 | 12.23% |
| 35 | Hanover | 16,411 | 1,981 | 12.07% |
| 36 | Shamokin | 6,915 | 788 | 11.4% |
| 37 | West Chester | 19,016 | 2,151 | 11.31% |
| 38 | Pott | 23,356 | 2,616 | 11.2% |
| 39 | Millersville | 8,426 | 928 | 11.01% |
| 40 | Wyomissing | 11,067 | 1,184 | 10.7% |
| 41 | Helle | 6,109 | 646 | 10.57% |
| 42 | Nanticoke | 10,606 | 1,115 | 10.51% |
| 43 | Middl | 9,525 | 966 | 10.14% |
| 44 | Northampton | 10,341 | 1,029 | 9.95% |
| 45 | Bangor | 5,172 | 482 | 9.32% |
| 46 | Milton | 6,610 | 602 | 9.11% |
| 47 | Sunbury | 9,680 | 881 | 9.1% |
| 48 | Ephrata | 13,738 | 1,246 | 9.07% |
| 49 | Old Forge | 8,506 | 758 | 8.91% |
| 50 | Carlisle | 20,846 | 1,823 | 8.75% |
| 51 | Erie | 94,826 | 7,898 | 8.33% |
| 52 | Bloomsburg | 12,836 | 1,053 | 8.2% |
| 53 | Carbondale | 8,818 | 718 | 8.14% |
| 54 | Ambler | 6,775 | 537 | 7.93% |
| 55 | Moosic | 5,930 | 460 | 7.76% |
| 56 | Pottsville | 13,386 | 997 | 7.45% |
| 57 | New Cumberland | 7,515 | 552 | 7.35% |
| 58 | Chester | 33,048 | 2,414 | 7.3% |
| 59 | Hatboro | 8,176 | 572 | 7.0% |
| 60 | Morrisville | 9,721 | 676 | 6.95% |
| 61 | Lehighton | 5,279 | 365 | 6.91% |
| 62 | Lititz | 9,559 | 649 | 6.79% |
| 63 | Waynesboro | 11,009 | 741 | 6.73% |
| 64 | Schuylkill Haven | 5,242 | 352 | 6.71% |
| 65 | Dunmore | 14,082 | 945 | 6.71% |
| 66 | Clarks Summit | 5,091 | 339 | 6.66% |
| 67 | Emmaus | 11,644 | 742 | 6.37% |
| 68 | Collingdale | 8,865 | 558 | 6.29% |
| 69 | Pittston | 7,601 | 478 | 6.29% |
| 70 | Swoyersville | 5,021 | 313 | 6.23% |
| 71 | Lansdowne | 11,051 | 685 | 6.2% |
| 72 | Lansdale | 18,727 | 1,144 | 6.11% |
| 73 | Folcroft | 6,758 | 411 | 6.08% |
| 74 | Mechanicsburg | 9,402 | 570 | 6.06% |
| 75 | Clairton | 6,182 | 366 | 5.92% |
| 76 | Berwick | 10,318 | 583 | 5.65% |
| 77 | Nazareth | 6,015 | 331 | 5.5% |
| 78 | Camp Hill | 8,133 | 446 | 5.48% |
| 79 | Jeannette | 8,790 | 462 | 5.26% |
| 80 | Lewi | 8,522 | 441 | 5.17% |
| 81 | Selinsgrove | 5,710 | 285 | 4.99% |
| 82 | Perkasie | 9,130 | 454 | 4.97% |
| 83 | Downin | 8,088 | 387 | 4.78% |
| 84 | Norwood | 5,926 | 277 | 4.67% |
| 85 | Kingston | 13,317 | 618 | 4.64% |
| 86 | Mckees Rocks | 5,893 | 272 | 4.62% |
| 87 | Dormont | 8,199 | 365 | 4.45% |
| 88 | Washington | 13,358 | 576 | 4.31% |
| 89 | Johnstown | 18,429 | 790 | 4.29% |
| 90 | New Brighton | 5,645 | 240 | 4.25% |
| 91 | Elizabet | 11,805 | 500 | 4.24% |
| 92 | Mount Carmel | 5,723 | 240 | 4.19% |
| 93 | Ridley Park | 7,152 | 298 | 4.17% |
| 94 | New Castle | 21,863 | 902 | 4.13% |
| 95 | Ambridge | 6,937 | 286 | 4.12% |
| 96 | Swissvale | 8,588 | 354 | 4.12% |
| 97 | Phoenixville | 18,723 | 767 | 4.1% |
| 98 | State College | 40,902 | 1,649 | 4.03% |
| 99 | West View | 6,660 | 266 | 3.99% |
| 100 | Collegeville | 5,172 | 206 | 3.98% |