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ZIP 31709 — 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 31709

31709 has a population of 14,966 with a median age of 30.5 yrs (45.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
41.1%-33% vs US avg
x
Black
48.8%+294% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
16.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.2%+37% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
59/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+144% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.1%+592% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 31709

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+144% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.6%+32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.6%+102% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.1%+592% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,966
Median age30.5
Poverty rate23.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White41.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Black48.8%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born34.0%