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ZIP 99780 — 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 99780

99780 has a population of 1,790 with a median age of 46.1 yrs (53.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
3.3%-44% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
30.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
20.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.7%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
47.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.7%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.9%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.6%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.4%+140% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 99780

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.4%+140% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,790
Median age46.1
Poverty rate18.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.0%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born15.9%