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Polk borough, PA

ZIP 16342 — 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 16342

16342 has a population of 2,185 with a median age of 54.8 yrs (52.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.0%-41% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
30.3%+86% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.6%-5% vs US avg
x
High school
48.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.1%+76% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.9%+51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+69% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.9%+484% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 16342

Poverty Rate
16.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.9%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.9%+484% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,185
Median age54.8
Poverty rate16.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born20.9%