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Dowelltown town, TN

ZIP 37059 — 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 37059

37059 has a population of 1,593 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.0%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.3%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
14.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
23.8%+114% vs US avg
x
High school
34.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.3%+181% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.8%+395% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 37059

Poverty Rate
32.3%+181% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.8%+395% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.4%+68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,593
Median age35.6
Poverty rate32.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born68.8%