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Surgoinsville town, TN

ZIP 37873 — 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 37873

37873 has a population of 4,446 with a median age of 45.5 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.9%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
19.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.4%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.0%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.7%
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
24.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.4%+183% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.3%+78% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 37873

Poverty Rate
24.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.4%+183% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.6%+70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.0%-15% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
10.3%+78% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,446
Median age45.5
Poverty rate24.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born39.4%