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Milton borough, PA

ZIP 17847 — 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 17847

17847 has a population of 11,461 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.9%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.6%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
50.3%+92% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.9%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.7%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.7%+251% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.6%-19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.1%+799% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 17847

Poverty Rate
9.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.7%+251% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.6%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.1%+799% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,461
Median age42.8
Poverty rate9.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.6%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born48.7%