35447 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35447, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35447 is a zip code in Pickens County, Alabama, which covers Aliceville CCD and Carrollton, with a total population of 3,173 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 35447 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35447.

The estimated population of people living in 35447 is 3,173, with a median age of 42.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35447 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,173
 -4.66% +4.65%
2020
3,328
+9.76%
-
2019
3,032
+4.62%
-
2018
2,898
 -4.42% -
2017
3,032
 - -

Population of 35447 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35447 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
50.9%
45%
 +13.11%
Black/African American
43.8%
51.1%
 -14.29%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.4%
 +37.50%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35447 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 35447 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35447 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35447 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.8 +1.18% 42.1 0% 48 +9.59%
2020 42.3 -1.17% 42.1 -3% 43.8 +7.35%
2019 42.8 +8.63% 43.4 +5.6% 40.8 +3.82%
2018 39.4 0% 41.1 +5.38% 39.3 -0.76%
2017 39.4 - 39 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 35447 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 35447 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 9 210 -50.82% 155 -24.2% 119 115
10 to 19 219 -23.67% 174 -34.28% 156 120
20 to 29 142 +67.25% 234 -1.45% 232 221
30 to 39 230 +46.73% 180 -42.31% 346 114
40 to 49 177 +52.01% 146 0.24% 213 143
50 to 59 253 -16.38% 230 -14.1% 207 195
60 to 69 169 +46.18% 157 +50.53% 247 248
70+ 179 +48.66% 177 +43.71% 245 252

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35447 zip code is $39,635.00.

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 35447.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,803.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,150.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35447 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 35447, 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 35447 is currently $54,060.00.

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.

0.90% of households in 35447 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 35447 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35447 is $22,754.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35447 by the total population of 35447.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35447 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35447 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
    3.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35447 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35447 zip over the age of 16 is 2,746.

Of those people, a total of 46.90% 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 35447 is 40.10%.

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 35447 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 83 36.10% 50.00%
20 to 24 years 233 96.60% 53.30%
25 to 29 years 220 90.50% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 150 62.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 594 51.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 211 65.90% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 263 48.30% 11.80%
60 to 64 years 305 42.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 358 5.90% 28.60%
75 years and over 329 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35447. 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 1,491 44.80% 8.00%
Black or African American 1,144 45.70% 14.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 51 70.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 60 100.00% 53.30%
Hispanic or Latino 93 38.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,449 46.10% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35447 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 35447 is 1,101, with median earnings of $27,412.00.

Women in 35447 are earning approximately 101.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,101 $27,412.00
Male 653 $27,314.00
Female 448 $27,692.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35447 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 75 $82,292.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $33,125.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 65 $19,803.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $53,125.00
Healthcare Support 88 $33,068.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $60,556.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $14,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $9,119.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $2,499.00
Sales 61 $11,033.00
Office and Administrative Support 89 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $30,625.00
Production 216 $31,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $26,394.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35447 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 35447.

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 48 $96,875.00 27 $6,688.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 37 $29,453.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 32 $53,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 88 $33,068.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $60,556.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00 32 $15,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 8 $9,167.00
Sales 17 $31,406.00 44 $10,543.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $38,250.00 42 $31,111.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $30,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 169 $42,686.00 47 $31,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $26,310.00 14 $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 1,220 households in 35447, with an average household size of 2.5 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 728 families living in the 35447 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 35447:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 403 136 189 492
Average Household Size 2.98 3.06 4.01 1.37
Total Families 403 136 189 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.83 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 728 families living in 35447, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35447:

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 1,646 housing units in 35447.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,220 74.12%
Vacant 426 25.88%

9.96% of the total 1,646 housing units in 35447 are rental units. This is approximately 164 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 926 are occupied by the owner - or 56.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35447 is $606.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35447 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
    130
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    96
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 35447 is $118,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35447 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    174
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    202
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    168
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    139
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    161
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    31
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35447. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35447 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    102
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    249
  • 1970 to 1979
    370
  • 1980 to 1989
    362
  • 1990 to 1999
    313
  • 2000 to 2009
    59
  • 2010 to 2013
    62
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 35447 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    130
  • 1 vehicle available
    433
  • 2 vehicles available
    416
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    241

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35447 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35447 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35447.

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
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    101
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    84
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    165
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    134
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    21
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    107
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    64
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    170
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    146
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35447 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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