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Laurel Run borough, PA

ZIP 18706 — 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 18706

18706 has a population of 16,318 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Black
3.6%-71% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
17.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.9%+237% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.8%+1413% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishPolishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 18706

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.9%+237% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.0%+131% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.8%+1413% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,318
Median age38.4
Poverty rate21.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.6%
Hispanic17.5%
Black3.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born46.9%