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Northumberland borough, PA

ZIP 17857 — 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 17857

17857 has a population of 7,682 with a median age of 48.7 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
3.6%-71% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.1%-68% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.5%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.0%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
27.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
46.3%+77% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.9%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.4%+126% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.2%+368% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 17857

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.4%+126% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.2%-60% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.7%-17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.2%+368% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,682
Median age48.7
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Black3.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born31.4%