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Forkland town, AL

ZIP 36740 — 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 36740

36740 has a population of 1,114 with a median age of 45.1 yrs (37.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
31.4%-49% vs US avg
x
Black
68.3%+451% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.5%-98% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.4%-44% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.8%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
21.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.9%+70% vs US avg
x
High school
43.6%+67% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.9%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
28.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
24.3%+136% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
37.9%+183% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
11.7%+102% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 36740

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
37.9%+183% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.4%+93% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.3%+30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
11.7%+102% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,114
Median age45.1
Poverty rate17.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White31.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Black68.3%
Asian0.0%