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ZIP 65608 — 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 65608

65608 has a population of 8,478 with a median age of 44.6 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
49.4%-20% vs US avg
x
65+
26.2%+61% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.0%+54% vs US avg
x
High school
36.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.7%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.1%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.8%+48% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.2%+1214% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 65608

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.8%+48% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.2%+1214% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,478
Median age44.6
Poverty rate16.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born25.0%