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ZIP 97236 — 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 97236

97236 has a population of 37,864 with a median age of 37.8 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Black
9.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Asian
13.2%+123% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.5%+10% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.1%+72% vs US avg
x
High school
27.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.3%+147% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.1%+1023% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97236

Poverty Rate
18.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.3%+147% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.0%+96% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.1%+1023% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,864
Median age37.8
Poverty rate18.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.4%
Hispanic20.5%
Black9.8%
Asian13.2%
Foreign-born34.3%