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ZIP 35903 — 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 35903

35903 has a population of 17,180 with a median age of 43.9 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
Black
30.6%+147% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.7%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.4%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.4%+21% vs US avg
x
High school
31.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.6%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.5%+126% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.3%+64% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.8%+654% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35903

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.5%+126% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.3%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.8%+654% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,180
Median age43.9
Poverty rate16.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black30.6%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born31.5%