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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Pennsylvania? Where cities and towns in Pennsylvania have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 55.8% increase in the Hispanic population in Pennsylvania.
The 10 Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Pennsylvania with the largest hispanic/latino population? Reading took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Pennsylvania for 2023.
Read on 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: 94,161
% Hispanic/Latino: 66.51%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 62,623
Percent Change Since 2010: 31.76%
More on Reading: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 29,339
% Hispanic/Latino: 58.61%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 17,197
Percent Change Since 2010: 119.18%
More on Hazleton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 125,250
% Hispanic/Latino: 54.52%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 68,288
Percent Change Since 2010: 52.09%
More on Allentown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 26,611
% Hispanic/Latino: 44.13%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,743
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.86%
More on Lebanon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 58,034
% Hispanic/Latino: 40.37%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 23,429
Percent Change Since 2010: 9.68%
More on Lancaster: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,959
% Hispanic/Latino: 34.28%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,043
Percent Change Since 2010: -30.98%
More on Kennett Square: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 44,692
% Hispanic/Latino: 32.67%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,600
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.28%
More on York: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 75,599
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.1%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 22,754
Percent Change Since 2010: 29.34%
More on Bethlehem: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 44,086
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.93%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,871
Percent Change Since 2010: 242.99%
More on Wilkes-Barre: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 35,607
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.13%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,303
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.35%
More on Norri: Real Estate | Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Pennsylvania.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 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:
- 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 non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 184 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 66.5% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Reading took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Hollidaysburg was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
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
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Pennsylvania according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Pennsylvania:
- Hollidaysburg
- Blakely
- Clifton Heights
For more Pennsylvania reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Pennsylvania
- Best Counties To Live In Pennsylvania
- Safest Places In Pennsylvania
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Pennsylvania
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 66.51% |
| 2 | Hazleton | 58.61% |
| 3 | Allentown | 54.52% |
| 4 | Lebanon | 44.13% |
| 5 | Lancaster | 40.37% |
| 6 | Kennett Square | 34.28% |
| 7 | York | 32.67% |
| 8 | Bethlehem | 30.1% |
| 9 | Wilkes-Barre | 26.93% |
| 10 | Norri | 26.13% |
| 11 | Coatesville | 25.55% |
| 12 | Harrisburg | 25.08% |
| 13 | Wilson | 24.54% |
| 14 | Shillington | 24.0% |
| 15 | Chambersburg | 22.4% |
| 16 | Easton | 21.17% |
| 17 | Columbia | 19.91% |
| 18 | Souderton | 18.12% |
| 19 | Steelton | 18.05% |
| 20 | Catasauqua | 16.81% |
| 21 | East Stroudsburg | 16.09% |
| 22 | Scranton | 16.02% |
| 23 | Gettysburg | 15.51% |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 15.4% |
| 25 | Stroudsburg | 15.11% |
| 26 | Quake | 15.09% |
| 27 | Bristol | 13.78% |
| 28 | Tamaqua | 12.82% |
| 29 | Hanover | 12.47% |
| 30 | West Chester | 12.37% |
| 31 | Palmyra | 12.12% |
| 32 | Old Forge | 11.55% |
| 33 | Bangor | 11.09% |
| 34 | Olyphant | 10.36% |
| 35 | Mount Joy | 10.31% |
| 36 | Northampton | 10.17% |
| 37 | Ambler | 10.03% |
| 38 | Nanticoke | 9.94% |
| 39 | Millersville | 9.65% |
| 40 | Ephrata | 9.6% |
| 41 | Shamokin | 9.53% |
| 42 | New Holland | 9.45% |
| 43 | Milton | 9.05% |
| 44 | Chester | 9.03% |
| 45 | Downin | 8.87% |
| 46 | Wyomissing | 8.76% |
| 47 | Morrisville | 8.68% |
| 48 | Taylor | 8.36% |
| 49 | Pott | 8.15% |
| 50 | Erie | 8.07% |
| 51 | Hatboro | 7.67% |
| 52 | Carlisle | 7.56% |
| 53 | Middl | 7.55% |
| 54 | Helle | 7.53% |
| 55 | Emmaus | 7.42% |
| 56 | Bloomsburg | 7.41% |
| 57 | Pittston | 7.31% |
| 58 | Dunmore | 7.22% |
| 59 | Mechanicsburg | 7.2% |
| 60 | Carbondale | 7.05% |
| 61 | Lehighton | 7.04% |
| 62 | Plymouth | 6.99% |
| 63 | Clarks Summit | 6.6% |
| 64 | Camp Hill | 6.59% |
| 65 | Lansdale | 6.28% |
| 66 | Folcroft | 5.92% |
| 67 | New Cumberland | 5.77% |
| 68 | Lansdowne | 5.71% |
| 69 | Sunbury | 5.48% |
| 70 | Lititz | 5.44% |
| 71 | Collingdale | 5.42% |
| 72 | Swoyersville | 5.32% |
| 73 | Selinsgrove | 5.25% |
| 74 | Kingston | 5.21% |
| 75 | West View | 5.07% |
| 76 | Lewi | 5.0% |
| 77 | Exeter | 5.0% |
| 78 | Sharon Hill | 4.75% |
| 79 | Swissvale | 4.67% |
| 80 | Perkasie | 4.64% |
| 81 | New Brighton | 4.61% |
| 82 | Norwood | 4.59% |
| 83 | Johnstown | 4.55% |
| 84 | Ridley Park | 4.53% |
| 85 | Waynesboro | 4.51% |
| 86 | Moosic | 4.48% |
| 87 | Phoenixville | 4.34% |
| 88 | Washington | 4.32% |
| 89 | Berwick | 4.29% |
| 90 | Swarthmore | 4.27% |
| 91 | New Castle | 4.23% |
| 92 | Dickson City | 4.22% |
| 93 | State College | 4.15% |
| 94 | Mckees Rocks | 4.11% |
| 95 | Nazareth | 3.97% |
| 96 | Beaver Falls | 3.94% |
| 97 | Butler | 3.66% |
| 98 | Dormont | 3.61% |
| 99 | Ambridge | 3.56% |
| 100 | Coraopolis | 3.56% |
