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ZIP 38851 — 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 38851

38851 has a population of 8,797 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Black
36.9%+197% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.6%+77% vs US avg
x
High school
28.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.6%+96% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
59.2%+920% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38851

Poverty Rate
22.6%+96% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.2%+52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
59.2%+920% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,797
Median age41.5
Poverty rate22.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.5%
Hispanic6.0%
Black36.9%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born28.1%