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South Fallsburg CDP, NY

ZIP 12779 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12779

12779 has a population of 2,207 with a median age of 39.7 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.0%-42% vs US avg
x
Black
15.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
54.5%+191% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.8%+35% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.2%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
18.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
30.6%+176% vs US avg
x
High school
27.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.7%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.7%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.5%+157% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAfricanDutch

Health & Community Indicators in 12779

Poverty Rate
29.5%+157% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
35.2%+201% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,207
Median age39.7
Poverty rate29.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.0%
Hispanic54.5%
Black15.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born30.9%