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ZIP 39301 — 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 39301

39301 has a population of 21,184 with a median age of 40.9 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
40.0%+223% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.9%+52% vs US avg
x
High school
29.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.6%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.0%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.6%+213% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.5%+116% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.2%+524% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39301

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.6%+213% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.5%+116% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.4%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.2%+524% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,184
Median age40.9
Poverty rate23.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black40.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born43.6%