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ZIP 72231 — 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 72231

72231 has a population of 4,979 with a median age of 34.9 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.0%-54% vs US avg
x
Black
55.6%+348% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.0%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
12.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.6%+44% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.1%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
28.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.8%+293% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanWelsh

Health & Community Indicators in 72231

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.8%+293% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,979
Median age34.9
Poverty rate22.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black55.6%
Asian2.2%
Foreign-born0.0%