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ZIP 38581 — 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 38581

38581 has a population of 3,965 with a median age of 49.9 yrs (53.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.5%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.9%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
50.8%+94% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.5%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.2%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.3%
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
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
59.7%+929% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38581

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.8%-33% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
59.7%+929% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,965
Median age49.9
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born18.3%