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ZIP 42740 — 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 42740

42740 has a population of 1,938 with a median age of 45.0 yrs (55.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.3%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.4%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
17.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.4%+12% vs US avg
x
High school
37.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.2%+48% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.0%-82% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
3.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 42740

Poverty Rate
2.0%-82% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
3.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,938
Median age45.0
Poverty rate2.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%