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ZIP 26416 — 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 26416

26416 has a population of 7,157 with a median age of 43.4 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Black
3.6%-71% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.6%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
23.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
49.4%+88% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.3%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 26416

Poverty Rate
19.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+151% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,157
Median age43.4
Poverty rate19.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black3.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born34.8%