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Lewistown borough, PA

ZIP 17044 — 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 17044

17044 has a population of 20,526 with a median age of 44.1 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.9%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
22.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.0%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
47.8%+82% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.0%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.9%-0% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.3%+284% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.2%+782% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 17044

Poverty Rate
17.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.3%+284% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.6%+101% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.2%+782% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,526
Median age44.1
Poverty rate17.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born53.3%