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ZIP 48208 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48208

48208 has a population of 7,904 with a median age of 37.6 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
23.9%-61% vs US avg
x
Black
67.3%+443% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.2%-26% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.9%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.1%+90% vs US avg
x
High school
25.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
18.2%-62% vs US avg
x
Never married
62.6%+85% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
34.3%+198% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
29.8%+122% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.4%+189% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.5%+202% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 48208

Poverty Rate
34.3%+198% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+162% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.4%+189% vs US avg
x
Disability
29.8%+122% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
34.9%+198% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.5%+202% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,904
Median age37.6
Poverty rate34.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White23.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Black67.3%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born36.5%