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Gilbertown town, AL

ZIP 36908 — 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 36908

36908 has a population of 1,708 with a median age of 42.5 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
4.6%-63% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
42.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.8%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.8%+145% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
95.4%+1544% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36908

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.8%+145% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.4%-19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.5%+83% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
95.4%+1544% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,708
Median age42.5
Poverty rate17.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black4.6%
Asian0.0%