Pennsylvania is home to a diversified population in addition to having a rich historical legacy and a dynamic cultural landscape. Communities from all backgrounds live inside its boundaries, each adding to the state’s distinct identity.
We’ll look at the cities where African American communities have prospered and analyze the social and historical influences on those communities’ development.
This trip will show off these Black communities’ accomplishments and cultural diversity in addition to giving a general demographic overview. Come celebrate with us the vitality and tenacity of the African American community in Pennsylvania.
Yeadon
There are 12,017 people living in the community of Yeadon. The demographic composition of the town is primarily African American, with 10,378 African Americans making up 86.36% of the total population.
A little change in the area’s demographic makeup has occurred from 2010, with a 0.28% percent change in the population composition.
Yeadon is an important part of African American life in Pennsylvania because of its vibrant sense of community and cultural history.
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Darby
Yeadon is a community with 12,017 people living there. With 10,378 African Americans making up 86.36% of the town’s total population, African Americans make up the majority of the demography.
The population composition of the area has changed by 0.28% from 2010, indicating a little change in the area’s demographic makeup.
There have been notable increases in the Black population in this city, with 9,168 people identifying as African Americans. Darby’s expansion is evidence to its friendly ambiance and sense of community.
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Chester
With 33,048 citizens, the majority of Chester’s population is African American, comprising 24,847 people, or 75.18% of the total. The percentage change of -9.63% indicates a modest reduction in the African American population since 2010.
Chester has seen a minor population reduction since 2010, although it is still the state’s center for African American history and culture.
Notwithstanding this decline, African Americans continue to be Chester’s predominant ethnic minority and play a vital role in the community dynamics and cultural fabric of the city.
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Sharon Hill
There are 4,321 African Americans living in Sharon Hill, a community of 5,976 people, who make up 72.31% of the community’s population.
This represents a noteworthy 45.54% increase from 2010, indicating the town’s growth and cultural diversity.
These changes in the population can have an impact on anything from political representation to cultural norms and are frequently indicative of changing social dynamics in the community.
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Collingdale
With 8,865 people living in the town, Collingdale has a remarkably diverse demographic makeup, with 57.83% of its residents identifying as African Americans.
This percentage represents about 5,127 members of the African American community, indicating a sizable presence in the town.
In addition, Collingdale’s African American population has increased by an astounding 85.83% since 2010, which reflects changing demographics and can point to a greater feeling of inclusivity and diversity in the community.
To Conclude
These cities not only represent the highest percentages of African American residents in Pennsylvania but also stand as symbols of the state’s broader commitment to diversity and inclusion. Each city, with its unique charm and history, contributes to the rich cultural mosaic that is Pennsylvania.
For a more detailed breakdown of the African American population in these cities, including demographic changes and cultural contributions, please refer to the full report by RoadSnacks1.
