CITY
Messiah College
Pennsylvania · 2,329 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20242K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 140%(0)
15 to 1938%(884)
20 to 2460.5%(1,408)
25 to 341.4%(32)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 540%(0)
55 to 640.1%(2)
65 to 740.1%(3)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.2%
Other services1.5%
Retail trade1.3%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Public administration1.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,791)
Black5.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(169)
Asian4%(92)
Other3.8%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,727)
Black7.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(225)
Asian4.1%(96)
Other4.9%(113)
54
+18%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.4%(55)
Spaniard2.1%(48)
Central American1.7%(40)
Mexican1.3%(30)
South American1%(24)
Dominican1%(23)
Guatemalan0.9%(21)
Ecuadorian0.6%(14)
Honduran0.4%(10)
Venezuelan0.4%(10)
Salvadoran0.4%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese1.2%(28)
Vietnamese1.1%(25)
Korean0.6%(15)
Filipino0.6%(13)
Cambodian0.2%(5)
Asian Indian0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.3%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married98.1%(963)
Married1.6%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0.3%(3)
Women 15+
Never married99.4%(1,339)
Married0.6%(8)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Messiah College, Pennsylvania?
Messiah College, Pennsylvania has about 2,329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Messiah College, Pennsylvania?
About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in Messiah College, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Messiah College, Pennsylvania?
About 0.0% of people in Messiah College, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PennsylvaniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024