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ZIP 70049 — 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 70049

70049 has a population of 1,521 with a median age of 57.0 yrs (42.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
10.5%-83% vs US avg
x
Black
89.5%+622% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.0%-27% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.3%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
30.8%+89% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
21.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.1%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.7%-64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.2%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanFrenchJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 70049

Poverty Rate
12.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,521
Median age57.0
Poverty rate12.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White10.5%
Hispanic0.0%
Black89.5%
Asian0.0%