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ZIP 50316 — 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 50316

50316 has a population of 16,188 with a median age of 31.7 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
Black
13.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
27.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.4%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.9%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
9.7%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.0%+98% vs US avg
x
High school
35.2%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.7%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.9%+223% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.3%+176% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.8%+776% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50316

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.9%+223% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.3%+176% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.6%+85% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.8%+776% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,188
Median age31.7
Poverty rate19.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.1%
Hispanic27.5%
Black13.0%
Asian7.5%
Foreign-born44.9%