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Economy borough, PA

ZIP 15042 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 15042

15042 has a population of 7,859 with a median age of 54.4 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.3%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.9%-28% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.5%-21% vs US avg
x
65+
35.7%+119% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
33.1%+26% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.8%+0% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.9%+519% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 15042

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
35.9%+519% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,859
Median age54.4
Poverty rate9.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born21.7%