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ZIP 51002 — 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 51002

51002 has a population of 2,866 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
6.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Asian
10.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.1%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.3%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
11.7%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+5% vs US avg
x
High school
35.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+120% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.5%+1408% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanSwedishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 51002

Poverty Rate
6.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+120% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.5%+1408% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,866
Median age36.6
Poverty rate6.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.0%
Hispanic20.6%
Black6.0%
Asian10.2%
Foreign-born30.5%