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West Decatur CDP, PA

ZIP 16878 — 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 16878

16878 has a population of 1,784 with a median age of 45.6 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.3%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
20.2%+24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
58.8%+124% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.5%-72% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.4%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.9%+898% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 16878

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.5%-69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.9%+898% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,784
Median age45.6
Poverty rate16.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born0.0%