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ZIP 36856 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36856

36856 has a population of 8,825 with a median age of 31.3 yrs (43.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
54.1%+337% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
34.1%+55% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
9.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.5%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
18.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Some college
47.5%+65% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.6%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Veterans
26.2%+337% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.0%+1022% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 36856

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
26.2%+337% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.8%-65% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.8%-82% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.0%+1022% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,825
Median age31.3
Poverty rate12.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.4%
Hispanic12.6%
Black54.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born26.4%