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ZIP 39478 — 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 39478

39478 has a population of 2,150 with a median age of 50.1 yrs (43.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
20.1%+62% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.9%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.7%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
28.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.3%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
53.0%+102% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.4%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.4%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39478

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,150
Median age50.1
Poverty rate22.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black20.1%
Asian0.0%