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Shenandoah borough, PA

ZIP 17976 — 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 17976

17976 has a population of 5,988 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (52.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
33.8%+81% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
18.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.7%+51% vs US avg
x
High school
47.5%+81% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.2%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
27.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.5%+199% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.1%+1143% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 17976

Poverty Rate
27.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.5%+199% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.3%+133% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
72.1%+1143% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,988
Median age38.0
Poverty rate27.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.2%
Hispanic33.8%
Black2.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born41.5%