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Rouses Point village, NY

ZIP 12979 — 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 12979

12979 has a population of 2,542 with a median age of 45.4 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.5%-87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
19.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.9%-0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.9%+144% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.2%+421% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12979

Poverty Rate
15.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.9%+144% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.6%+67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.2%+421% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,542
Median age45.4
Poverty rate15.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born33.9%