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Shorter town, AL

ZIP 36075 — 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 36075

36075 has a population of 1,895 with a median age of 55.2 yrs (46.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.5%-73% vs US avg
x
Black
74.5%+501% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.5%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.4%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
32.1%+97% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.4%+84% vs US avg
x
High school
33.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.8%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.3%+283% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36075

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.3%+283% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,895
Median age55.2
Poverty rate11.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black74.5%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born53.3%