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ZIP 38579 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38579

38579 has a population of 1,577 with a median age of 37.9 yrs (45.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
12.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.8%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
16.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+43% vs US avg
x
High school
23.0%-12% vs US avg
x
Some college
43.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
10.8%-68% vs US avg
x
Divorced
21.2%+105% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.1%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.5%+165% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
19.8%+241% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 38579

Poverty Rate
30.5%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.3%+92% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.1%+123% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
19.8%+241% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,577
Median age37.9
Poverty rate30.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%