35146 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35146, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35146 is a zip code in Blount County, Jefferson County, and St. Clair County, Alabama, which covers Oneonta CCD, Clay CCD, Ashville CCD, and Springville, with a total population of 12,049 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 35146 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35146.

The estimated population of people living in 35146 is 12,049, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35146 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,049
+4.31%
-0.90%
2020
11,551
+3.36%
-
2019
11,175
 -5.86% -
2018
11,870
 -2.38% -
2017
12,159
 - -

Population of 35146 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35146 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83%
87.5%
 -5.14%
Black/African American
12.7%
7.7%
 +64.94%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
3.8%
 -42.11%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35146 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 35146 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35146 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35146 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 -6.19% 40.7 -6.65% 43.9 -4.36%
2020 45.2 0% 43.6 -0.91% 45.9 -2.55%
2019 45.2 +2.96% 44 +3.29% 47.1 +3.29%
2018 43.9 +7.6% 42.6 +5.71% 45.6 +5.56%
2017 40.8 - 40.3 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 35146 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 35146 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 665 -40.12% 622 -22.71% 424 454
10 to 19 824 +48% 808 3.52% 1,160 784
20 to 29 816 -2.43% 640 -49.35% 678 347
30 to 39 986 -3.22% 488 +42.38% 936 681
40 to 49 1,033 +1.11% 660 +26.24% 1,039 835
50 to 59 1,163 -13.62% 884 -8.63% 1,007 797
60 to 69 641 +17.7% 589 +4.64% 759 598
70+ 525 +21.4% 815 +16.5% 624 926

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35146 zip code is $73,230.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 35146.

  • Under 25
    $91,491.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,885.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,100.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,199.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35146 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 35146, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 35146 is currently $78,994.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.09% of households in 35146 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 35146 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35146 is $27,459.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35146 by the total population of 35146.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35146 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35146 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35146 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35146 zip over the age of 16 is 10,020.

Of those people, a total of 50.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 35146 is 48.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 35146 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 793 44.60% 27.40%
20 to 24 years 471 88.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 554 64.80% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 710 58.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,985 69.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,524 66.90% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 1,076 60.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 787 44.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,169 7.30% 22.40%
75 years and over 951 2.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35146. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,255 54.70% 3.90%
Black or African American 1,410 16.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 92.30% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 169 96.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 147 79.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 233 88.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,191 54.60% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35146 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 35146 is 4,819, with median earnings of $42,389.00.

Women in 35146 are earning approximately 53.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,819 $42,389.00
Male 2,376 $59,657.00
Female 2,443 $31,637.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35146 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 482 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 178 $27,070.00
Computer and Mathematical 107 $57,090.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 115 $52,460.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 396 $45,408.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 580 $52,083.00
Healthcare Support 117 $33,487.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 168 $5,227.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 259 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $0.00
Sales 340 $15,117.00
Office and Administrative Support 536 $42,866.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 370 $63,269.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $55,183.00
Production 137 $27,446.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $105,471.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35146 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 35146.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 275 $88,033.00 207 $46,350.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 158 $27,124.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $96,705.00 36 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 72 $51,290.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 380 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 242 $81,544.00 338 $47,346.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 117 $33,487.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $0.00 117 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $10,583.00 131 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 23 $0.00
Sales 102 $57,892.00 238 $11,223.00
Office and Administrative Support 148 $64,146.00 388 $41,007.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 370 $63,269.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $55,183.00 0 $0.00
Production 93 $34,837.00 44 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $105,471.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,915 households in 35146, with an average household size of 2.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,016 families living in the 35146 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 35146:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,589 17 410 899
Average Household Size 3.2 1.88 3.35 1.18
Total Families 2,589 17 410 0
Average Household Size 3.2 1.88 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 3,016 families living in 35146, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35146:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,310 housing units in 35146.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,915 90.84%
Vacant 395 9.16%

8.84% of the total 4,310 housing units in 35146 are rental units. This is approximately 381 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,347 are occupied by the owner - or 77.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35146 is $642.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35146 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    187
  • Less than $500
    118
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    110
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35146 is $211,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35146 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    343
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    342
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    350
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    543
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    840
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    726
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    178
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35146. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35146 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    19
  • 1940 to 1949
    121
  • 1950 to 1959
    209
  • 1960 to 1969
    176
  • 1970 to 1979
    526
  • 1980 to 1989
    456
  • 1990 to 1999
    953
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,232
  • 2010 to 2013
    591
  • 2014 or later
    27

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 35146 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    695
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,494
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,581

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35146 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35146 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35146.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    101
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    290
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    131
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    295
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    239
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    334
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    591
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    436
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    522
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,262
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    288
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35146 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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