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ZIP 62960 — 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 62960

62960 has a population of 10,823 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
6.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.5%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
21.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.7%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.4%+631% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 62960

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
42.4%+631% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,823
Median age46.8
Poverty rate14.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black6.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born9.7%