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ZIP 38240 — 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 38240

38240 has a population of 1,760 with a median age of 47.2 yrs (56.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
3.2%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.1%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
23.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.0%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
47.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.9%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.8%+73% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.8%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.9%+93% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.2%+904% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38240

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.9%+93% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.2%+3% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.2%+904% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,760
Median age47.2
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Black3.2%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born9.5%