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ZIP 62996 — 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 62996

62996 has a population of 480 with a median age of 35.5 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
8.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.2%+33% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.8%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.7%-21% vs US avg
x
High school
47.6%+82% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
23.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.1%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
57.7%+402% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
1.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.6%+721% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanSwedishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 62996

Poverty Rate
57.7%+402% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
26.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
47.6%+721% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population480
Median age35.5
Poverty rate57.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic0.0%
Black8.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%