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ZIP 39179 — 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 39179

39179 has a population of 904 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
21.1%-66% vs US avg
x
Black
69.7%+462% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
8.3%-56% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.0%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
27.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.3%+46% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.1%+153% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
3.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 39179

Poverty Rate
29.1%+153% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.9%+74% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population904
Median age40.8
Poverty rate29.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White21.1%
Hispanic8.3%
Black69.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%