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ZIP 46409 — 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 46409

46409 has a population of 7,072 with a median age of 35.3 yrs (46.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
11.2%-82% vs US avg
x
Black
67.8%+447% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.3%-24% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.4%+29% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
14.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.7%+32% vs US avg
x
High school
39.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.7%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
26.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.5%+49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.7%+132% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.4%+288% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.4%+1270% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 46409

Poverty Rate
26.7%+132% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.4%+288% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
34.3%+193% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
79.4%+1270% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,072
Median age35.3
Poverty rate26.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White11.2%
Hispanic14.3%
Black67.8%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born8.2%