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ZIP 36868 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36868

36868 has a population of 1,540 with a median age of 27.6 yrs (42.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.1%-61% vs US avg
x
Black
69.3%+459% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
5.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.6%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.9%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
10.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.5%+130% vs US avg
x
High school
27.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
42.8%+48% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
4.1%-88% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.5%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.6%
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
49.7%+333% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
52.3%+546% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 36868

Poverty Rate
49.7%+333% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
52.3%+546% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.5%+81% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
41.5%+255% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,540
Median age27.6
Poverty rate49.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black69.3%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born0.0%