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Paul Smiths CDP, NY

ZIP 12970 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12970

12970 has a population of 1,022 with a median age of 21.3 yrs (57.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Black
2.7%-78% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.2%-54% vs US avg
x
18–64
75.8%+23% vs US avg
x
65+
14.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
High school
14.9%-43% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.2%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
54.2%+61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
71.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Divorced
2.0%-80% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.3%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
85.7%+517% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
3.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12970

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
85.7%+517% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
3.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,022
Median age21.3
Poverty rate4.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.5%
Hispanic9.0%
Black2.7%
Asian5.6%
Foreign-born85.7%