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ZIP 61201 — 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 61201

61201 has a population of 37,294 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
67.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Black
16.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.4%-29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.0%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.9%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
18.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
30.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.1%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1108% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61201

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1108% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,294
Median age37.3
Poverty rate20.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White67.7%
Hispanic13.4%
Black16.2%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born40.7%