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ZIP 97116 — 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 97116

97116 has a population of 29,598 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.7%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
27.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.0%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.4%-7% vs US avg
x
High school
23.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.5%-3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.8%+5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.5%+978% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97116

Poverty Rate
12.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.5%+978% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,598
Median age35.6
Poverty rate12.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.7%
Hispanic27.2%
Black2.3%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born19.1%