Messiah College is a CDP located in Adams County Pennsylvania. Messiah College has a 2024 population of 2,251. Messiah College is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 9.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,052 in 2020.
The average household income in Messiah College is -$1000.00 Mn with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Messiah College is 19.9 years: 20 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Messiah College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,906 | 84.86% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 6.23% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 83 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3 | 1.67 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 1 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
33.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 47.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 33.33% |
| High School Graduate | 4 | 19.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 21 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 80.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $46,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,444 | $29,583 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,444
Average Earnings
$29,583
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.94% of Messiah College residents speak only English, while 8.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
1.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
1.6%
Male Marriage Rate
0.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.78%
Born in Messiah College
95.15%
Native Born
4.85%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
95.15% of Messiah College residents were born in the United States, with 49.78% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,251 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 2,249 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,246 | 151 | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 2,095 | 43 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 2,052 | -106 | -4.91% |
| 2019 | 2,158 | -120 | -5.27% |
| 2018 | 2,278 | -36 | -1.56% |
| 2017 | 2,314 | -45 | -1.91% |
| 2016 | 2,359 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,371 | 66 | 2.86% |
| 2014 | 2,305 | 105 | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 2,200 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 2,189 | 17 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 2,172 | -43 | -1.94% |
| 2010 | 2,215 | 0 | 0% |