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ZIP 52240 — 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 52240

52240 has a population of 36,046 with a median age of 28.1 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
9.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.4%-26% vs US avg
x
18–64
71.5%+16% vs US avg
x
65+
12.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.0%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
19.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
46.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.8%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.2%+128% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.8%+251% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.6%+411% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 52240

Poverty Rate
26.2%+128% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.8%+251% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.6%+411% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,046
Median age28.1
Poverty rate26.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.7%
Hispanic10.6%
Black9.5%
Asian4.9%
Foreign-born48.8%