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ZIP 62523 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62523

62523 has a population of 802 with a median age of 37.5 yrs (74.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
43.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
41.4%+234% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
11.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
0.0%
x
18–64
86.3%+40% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
31.8%+186% vs US avg
x
High school
24.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
5.2%-85% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
9.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Never married
70.5%+108% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.6%
x
Diversity Index
63/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
49.0%+326% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 62523

Poverty Rate
49.0%+326% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
78.8%+574% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population802
Median age37.5
Poverty rate49.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White43.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black41.4%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born18.2%