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Minersville borough, PA

ZIP 17954 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17954

17954 has a population of 4,564 with a median age of 43.3 yrs (53.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.2%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
12.3%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.1%+63% vs US avg
x
High school
36.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.1%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.2%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
31.1%+132% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.1%+110% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
84.4%+1354% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 17954

Poverty Rate
22.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.1%+110% vs US avg
x
Disability
31.1%+132% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.0%+100% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.4%+237% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
84.4%+1354% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,564
Median age43.3
Poverty rate22.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.6%
Hispanic12.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born11.8%