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ZIP 26757 — 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 26757

26757 has a population of 7,020 with a median age of 39.4 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
22.9%+40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.9%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
50.2%+92% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.7%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.2%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.5%+98% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+593% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 26757

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.2%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.5%+98% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+593% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,020
Median age39.4
Poverty rate15.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born22.2%