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ZIP 36272 — 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 36272

36272 has a population of 12,996 with a median age of 43.8 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Black
5.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.1%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.0%+35% vs US avg
x
High school
40.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.4%+320% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.2%+782% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36272

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.4%+320% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.8%+48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
51.2%+782% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,996
Median age43.8
Poverty rate17.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black5.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born58.4%