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Sturgis city, KY

ZIP 42459 — 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 42459

42459 has a population of 3,965 with a median age of 47.0 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.0%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
47.3%+80% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.2%-76% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
32.0%+139% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.5%+1270% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 42459

Poverty Rate
11.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
32.0%+139% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
79.5%+1270% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,965
Median age47.0
Poverty rate11.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.8%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%