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ZIP 50311 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50311

50311 has a population of 15,889 with a median age of 30.8 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
13.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.5%-55% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.7%+18% vs US avg
x
65+
9.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.8%-48% vs US avg
x
High school
20.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.0%+54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.3%+77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.9%+277% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50311

Poverty Rate
20.3%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.3%+262% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.2%+81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.9%+277% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,889
Median age30.8
Poverty rate20.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.6%
Hispanic8.5%
Black13.8%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born50.3%