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ZIP 70516 — 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 70516

70516 has a population of 1,225 with a median age of 35.8 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
4.3%-65% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.2%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.4%+129% vs US avg
x
High school
39.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
1.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.3%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.6%-65% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
FrenchAmericanCajun

Health & Community Indicators in 70516

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.7%+71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,225
Median age35.8
Poverty rate20.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black4.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%