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ZIP 36874 — 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 36874

36874 has a population of 10,329 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Black
18.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.2%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.7%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.5%+4% vs US avg
x
High school
34.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.7%-7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.4%+855% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 36874

Poverty Rate
10.7%-7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.6%+33% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.4%+855% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,329
Median age46.8
Poverty rate10.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black18.7%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born4.2%