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Ferguson city, IA

ZIP 50078 — 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 50078

50078 has a population of 97 with a median age of 53.6 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.5%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
30.9%+90% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.9%+70% vs US avg
x
High school
31.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.8%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
16.7%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+132% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 50078

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+132% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population97
Median age53.6
Poverty rate12.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%