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Witherbee CDP, NY

ZIP 12998 — 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 12998

12998 has a population of 334 with a median age of 45.6 yrs (44.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
20.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.1%+42% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.1%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
16.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.3%-26% vs US avg
x
High school
36.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.5%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
92.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Never married
1.7%-95% vs US avg
x
Divorced
0.0%
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 12998

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
28.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
41.8%+258% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population334
Median age45.6
Poverty rate12.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.5%
Hispanic20.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%