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ZIP 61826 — People & Community

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

Middle Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61826

61826 has a population of 7,649 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Black
24.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.5%+112% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.9%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
10.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.4%-51% vs US avg
x
High school
17.7%-32% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
40.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.2%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.1%
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
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.7%+229% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 61826

Poverty Rate
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.7%+229% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.7%+8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.5%-53% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,649
Median age33.5
Poverty rate7.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Black24.4%
Asian12.5%
Foreign-born45.7%