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ZIP 36079 — 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 36079

36079 has a population of 9,282 with a median age of 36.9 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.8%+5% vs US avg
x
Black
30.1%+142% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.2%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.0%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
21.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.6%+23% vs US avg
x
High school
29.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.1%+333% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36079

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.1%+333% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,282
Median age36.9
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black30.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born60.1%