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ZIP 36870 — 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 36870

36870 has a population of 19,672 with a median age of 37.4 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
18.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
13.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.3%-16% vs US avg
x
High school
30.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.3%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.1%+729% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36870

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.1%+729% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,672
Median age37.4
Poverty rate15.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Black18.4%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born23.7%