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Sligo borough, PA

ZIP 16255 — 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 16255

16255 has a population of 1,956 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
19.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.6%+68% vs US avg
x
High school
47.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.7%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 16255

Poverty Rate
13.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.5%+106% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,956
Median age42.8
Poverty rate13.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born8.7%