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ZIP 26161 — 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 26161

26161 has a population of 490 with a median age of 60.3 yrs (46.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.5%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
27.1%+67% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.9%-38% vs US avg
x
High school
56.9%+117% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.1%-61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
27.2%+164% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
19.0%
x
Diversity Index
0/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
34.5%+157% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 26161

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
34.5%+157% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.7%+96% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.3%-64% 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
Population490
Median age60.3
Poverty rate24.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White100.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%