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ZIP 00985 — 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 00985

00985 has a population of 31,783 with a median age of 48.3 yrs (43.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.1%-58% vs US avg
x
Black
15.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
99.1%+430% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.2%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
28.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
32.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.1%+75% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
-7/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
27.6%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.3%+102% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.7%+447% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanArabAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 00985

Poverty Rate
27.6%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.3%+102% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.5%+237% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.7%+447% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,783
Median age48.3
Poverty rate27.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.1%
Hispanic99.1%
Black15.6%
Asian0.2%