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ZIP 50540 — 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 50540

50540 has a population of 1,253 with a median age of 34.3 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
14.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.6%+39% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.1%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.8%-21% vs US avg
x
High school
31.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.7%-35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.1%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.4%+306% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.2%+541% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 50540

Poverty Rate
5.1%-55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.4%+306% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.4%+68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
37.2%+541% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,253
Median age34.3
Poverty rate5.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.8%
Hispanic14.9%
Black3.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born56.4%