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ZIP 46970 — 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 46970

46970 has a population of 23,129 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (52.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.0%-0% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+5% vs US avg
x
High school
40.4%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.2%+57% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.5%+340% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 46970

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.5%+340% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,129
Median age40.8
Poverty rate17.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black3.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born13.2%