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ZIP 50851 — 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 50851

50851 has a population of 2,145 with a median age of 41.4 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.5%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
18.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.1%-0% vs US avg
x
High school
41.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
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
10.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.5%+702% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 50851

Poverty Rate
10.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.8%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
46.5%+702% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,145
Median age41.4
Poverty rate10.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.5%
Hispanic18.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.8%