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Nesquehoning borough, PA

ZIP 18240 — 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 18240

18240 has a population of 3,909 with a median age of 39.1 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.2%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
8.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.8%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
43.9%+68% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.4%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1150% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 18240

Poverty Rate
13.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.7%+102% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1150% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,909
Median age39.1
Poverty rate13.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.2%
Hispanic11.0%
Black8.1%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born0.0%