The population of Pennsylvania is estimated to be around 12.8 million people. The state has seen a steady increase in population growth since 2010, with approximately 0.9% growth per year. Pennsylvania is the fifth most populous state in the US and ranks as the 33rd most densely populated state. In terms of race/ethnicity, 86.6% of Pennsylvania's population identify as white, while 8.5% are African American, 4.3% are Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% are Asian and 0.4% identify as two or more races.