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Port Carbon borough, PA

ZIP 17965 — 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 17965

17965 has a population of 1,869 with a median age of 47.9 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.7%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
23.2%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
50.1%+91% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 17965

Poverty Rate
8.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.3%-21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,869
Median age47.9
Poverty rate8.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born24.4%