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ZIP 23608 — 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 23608

23608 has a population of 43,841 with a median age of 33.6 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
40.5%+227% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.8%-2% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.5%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
12.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.5%-14% vs US avg
x
High school
29.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.3%+188% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.6%+117% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1107% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 23608

Poverty Rate
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.3%+188% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.6%+117% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.7%+9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1107% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population43,841
Median age33.6
Poverty rate14.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.4%
Hispanic11.8%
Black40.5%
Asian5.8%
Foreign-born25.1%