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Santa Claus town, IN

ZIP 47579 — 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 47579

47579 has a population of 2,881 with a median age of 43.2 yrs (52.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.8%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.0%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.5%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
20.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
High school
28.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
69.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+85% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
78.9%+1260% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 47579

Poverty Rate
3.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+85% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
78.9%+1260% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,881
Median age43.2
Poverty rate3.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born31.3%