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ZIP 36587 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36587

36587 has a population of 12,039 with a median age of 35.5 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.7%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.1%+72% vs US avg
x
High school
43.2%+65% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.7%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.1%+1057% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36587

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.0%+50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.7%+26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.1%+1057% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
3.0%-80% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,039
Median age35.5
Poverty rate16.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%