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ZIP 36121 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36121

36121 has a population of 6,179 with a median age of 30.9 yrs (41.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity

White

19.8%-68% vs US avg

Black

74.3%+499% vs US avg

Asian

2.6%-55% vs US avg

Hispanic

1.6%-92% vs US avg

Other / Two+

1.7%

Age Groups

0–17

34.0%+55% vs US avg

18–64

53.8%-13% vs US avg

65+

12.1%-26% vs US avg

Education

Less than HS

9.2%-17% vs US avg

High school

23.3%-11% vs US avg

Some college

49.8%+72% vs US avg

Bachelor's+

17.7%-47% vs US avg

Marital Status

Married

29.1%-40% vs US avg

Never married

39.8%+18% vs US avg

Divorced

24.1%+134% vs US avg

Widowed / Separated

7.1%

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

34.7%+202% vs US avg

Foreign Born

46.3%+233% vs US avg

Veterans

5.2%-13% vs US avg

Disability

14.1%+5% vs US avg

Single Parent

38.5%+375% vs US avg

Recent Births

42.4%+631% vs US avg

Top ancestry

AmericanAfricanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 36121

Poverty Rate

34.7%+202% vs US avg

Veterans

5.2%-13% vs US avg

Foreign Born

46.3%+233% vs US avg

Single Parent

38.5%+375% vs US avg

Disability

14.1%+5% vs US avg

Uninsured

13.6%+70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

30.2%+158% vs US avg

Private School

0.0%