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Garrett borough, PA

ZIP 15542 — 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 15542

15542 has a population of 1,096 with a median age of 49.0 yrs (53.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.2%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
23.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.9%-38% vs US avg
x
High school
69.5%+165% vs US avg
x
Some college
13.8%-52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.8%-71% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.0%+332% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.9%+571% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 15542

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.0%+332% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
38.9%+571% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,096
Median age49.0
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born60.0%