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ZIP 00979 — 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 00979

00979 has a population of 15,597 with a median age of 54.0 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
31.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Black
5.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
95.3%+409% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
9.1%-58% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
31.3%+92% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.2%-17% vs US avg
x
High school
14.9%-43% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
49.7%+48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.6%+100% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
-1/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
13.1%+126% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 00979

Poverty Rate
23.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.5%+19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
13.1%+126% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,597
Median age54.0
Poverty rate23.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White31.2%
Hispanic95.3%
Black5.4%
Asian0.6%