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Ashland borough, PA

ZIP 17921 — 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 17921

17921 has a population of 7,029 with a median age of 44.6 yrs (56.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.5%+39% vs US avg
x
Black
10.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.3%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.2%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.8%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
51.2%+95% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 17921

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,029
Median age44.6
Poverty rate12.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Black10.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born14.6%