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Waymart borough, PA

ZIP 18472 — 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 18472

18472 has a population of 6,842 with a median age of 40.1 yrs (68.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
20.4%+64% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.7%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.2%+17% vs US avg
x
65+
15.1%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.6%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
50.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
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
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.9%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+319% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 18472

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.9%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+319% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,842
Median age40.1
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.2%
Hispanic8.9%
Black20.4%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born21.9%