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ZIP 46404 — 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 46404

46404 has a population of 16,846 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
1.5%-98% vs US avg
x
Black
90.3%+629% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.3%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.7%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.2%+0% vs US avg
x
High school
34.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.6%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.2%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.8%+267% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.9%+899% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAfricanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 46404

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.8%+267% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.3%+42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
30.4%+160% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
57.9%+899% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,846
Median age34.2
Poverty rate29.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White1.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black90.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born27.7%