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ZIP 38863 — 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 38863

38863 has a population of 18,849 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.5%+18% vs US avg
x
Black
16.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
7.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.7%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
15.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.4%+66% vs US avg
x
High school
26.8%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.8%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.7%+671% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38863

Poverty Rate
13.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.7%+671% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,849
Median age36.6
Poverty rate13.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black16.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born30.9%