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ZIP 61540 — 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 61540

61540 has a population of 2,700 with a median age of 46.5 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.0%-94% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.5%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
25.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.0%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
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
10.7%-7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.8%+1345% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61540

Poverty Rate
10.7%-7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.2%-72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
83.8%+1345% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,700
Median age46.5
Poverty rate10.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born0.0%