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ZIP 00987 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 00987

00987 has a population of 55,039 with a median age of 41.7 yrs (46.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
27.4%-55% vs US avg
x
Black
12.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
98.8%+429% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.7%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
23.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.0%+46% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
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
27.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.2%+370% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanPalestinianAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 00987

Poverty Rate
27.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+99% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.5%+178% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.2%+370% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population55,039
Median age41.7
Poverty rate27.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White27.4%
Hispanic98.8%
Black12.6%
Asian0.2%