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Penton CDP, AL

ZIP 36862 — 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 36862

36862 has a population of 6,052 with a median age of 51.8 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
50.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
47.4%+282% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.8%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
25.6%+57% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.8%+88% vs US avg
x
High school
34.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.5%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.8%-0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.6%+273% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 36862

Poverty Rate
14.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
10.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+99% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.2%+15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
21.6%+273% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,052
Median age51.8
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White50.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black47.4%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%