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ZIP 24892 — 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 24892

24892 has a population of 1,636 with a median age of 31.6 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.7%+39% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.6%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
35.9%+224% vs US avg
x
High school
53.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Some college
7.2%-75% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
3.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.1%+76% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.6%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
46.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.0%+520% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 24892

Poverty Rate
46.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.4%-20% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
61.8%+428% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
36.0%+520% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,636
Median age31.6
Poverty rate46.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.8%
Hispanic0.0%
Black1.8%
Asian0.0%