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Messiah College CDP, PA

ZIP 17027 — 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 17027

17027 has a population of 2,748 with a median age of 20.2 yrs (43.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
6.8%-45% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
4.7%-79% vs US avg
x
18–64
92.5%+50% vs US avg
x
65+
2.7%-83% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.7%-67% vs US avg
x
High school
34.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
47.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
12.4%-74% vs US avg
x
Never married
85.8%+154% vs US avg
x
Divorced
1.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
33/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.4%+205% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 17027

Poverty Rate
7.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.4%+205% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.4%-83% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,748
Median age20.2
Poverty rate7.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.9%
Hispanic7.2%
Black6.8%
Asian4.4%
Foreign-born42.4%