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ZIP 71281 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 71281

71281 has a population of 1,362 with a median age of 57.7 yrs (45.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
34.0%-45% vs US avg
x
Black
59.0%+375% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.8%-74% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
3.1%-86% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.3%+19% vs US avg
x
65+
23.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.0%+116% vs US avg
x
High school
40.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.6%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
17.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
21.3%+107% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.4%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
46.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
18.0%+201% vs US avg
x
Disability
37.1%+177% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.2%+180% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 71281

Poverty Rate
46.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Veterans
18.0%+201% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
13.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Disability
37.1%+177% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.2%+115% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
34.3%+193% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
16.2%+180% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,362
Median age57.7
Poverty rate46.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White34.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Black59.0%
Asian6.3%
Foreign-born0.0%