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Russiaville town, IN

ZIP 46979 — 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 46979

46979 has a population of 5,026 with a median age of 43.1 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.1%-72% vs US avg
x
High school
30.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.0%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.9%+640% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 46979

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
42.9%+640% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,026
Median age43.1
Poverty rate5.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born15.4%