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ZIP 48219 — 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 48219

48219 has a population of 45,788 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
5.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Black
88.7%+615% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
34.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.3%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.0%-48% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.3%+61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
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
27.3%+137% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.8%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.8%+193% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1149% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 48219

Poverty Rate
27.3%+137% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.8%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.8%+193% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.4%+237% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1149% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population45,788
Median age38.1
Poverty rate27.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White5.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black88.7%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born14.8%