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ZIP 26812 — 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 26812

26812 has a population of 1,644 with a median age of 48.9 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.8%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
20.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.3%+1% vs US avg
x
High school
56.8%+117% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.6%+30% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
0/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.0%+143% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.9%+1002% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 26812

Poverty Rate
28.0%+143% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.1%-24% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.0%+182% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
63.9%+1002% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,644
Median age48.9
Poverty rate28.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White100.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%