35674 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35674, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35674 is a zip code in Colbert County, Alabama, which covers Cherokee CCD, Leighton CCD, Littleville CCD, and Tri-Cities, with a total population of 19,841 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 35674 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35674.

The estimated population of people living in 35674 is 19,841, with a median age of 38.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35674 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,841
+3.41%
+9.11%
2020
19,187
+0.22%
-
2019
19,144
+2.43%
-
2018
18,690
+2.78%
-
2017
18,184
 - -

Population of 35674 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35674 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
81.6%
79.2%
 +3.03%
Black/African American
12.1%
14.1%
 -14.18%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
3%
3.5%
 -14.29%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.1%
 +9.52%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35674 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 35674 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35674 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35674 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38 -1.04% 37.8 +0.53% 38.2 -3.54%
2020 38.4 -0.52% 37.6 +0.8% 39.6 -3.18%
2019 38.6 -3.02% 37.3 -2.1% 40.9 -0.73%
2018 39.8 -2.21% 38.1 -4.99% 41.2 -2.14%
2017 40.7 - 40.1 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 35674 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 35674 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 1,167 +16.36% 866 +43.33% 1,333 1,301
10 to 19 1,204 +4.34% 1,298 -0.77% 1,254 1,270
20 to 29 1,014 +14.9% 1,257 +27.92% 1,141 1,641
30 to 39 980 +31.81% 1,035 +18.61% 1,292 1,234
40 to 49 1,018 -20.67% 1,289 +4.9% 816 1,322
50 to 59 1,129 +21.38% 1,116 +6.91% 1,362 1,184
60 to 69 1,284 -8.1% 1,290 +4.69% 1,174 1,341
70+ 982 -4.38% 1,255 -0.8% 934 1,242

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35674 zip code is $53,087.00.

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 35674.

  • Under 25
    $43,117.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,650.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,557.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,816.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35674 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 35674, 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 35674 is currently $65,486.00.

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.

1.91% of households in 35674 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 35674 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35674 is $26,381.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35674 by the total population of 35674.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35674 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35674 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
    8.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35674 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35674 zip over the age of 16 is 15,678.

Of those people, a total of 57.40% 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 35674 is 55.90%.

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 35674 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 995 30.10% 2.70%
20 to 24 years 1,253 84.60% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 1,529 65.20% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 1,026 87.30% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 2,441 83.90% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 2,625 74.20% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,118 60.60% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,328 46.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,881 21.30% 3.70%
75 years and over 1,482 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35674. 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 13,294 56.90% 3.10%
Black or African American 1,709 61.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 82 3.70% 0.00%
Asian 87 23.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 231 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 275 54.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 354 76.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,226 57.00% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35674 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 35674 is 8,760, with median earnings of $35,795.00.

Women in 35674 are earning approximately 61.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,760 $35,795.00
Male 4,584 $44,435.00
Female 4,176 $27,186.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35674 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 630 $73,545.00
Business and Financial 447 $70,671.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $54,653.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $81,016.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $52,386.00
Community and Social Service 307 $32,899.00
Legal 27 $155,391.00
Educational and Library 379 $44,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 572 $58,134.00
Healthcare Support 313 $22,379.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 124 $9,643.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 419 $14,323.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 233 $27,411.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $15,134.00
Sales 643 $23,606.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,287 $26,442.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $29,070.00
Construction and Extraction 528 $52,809.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 317 $56,696.00
Production 1,290 $30,603.00
Transportation and Material Moving 492 $55,162.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35674 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 35674.

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 398 $74,925.00 232 $54,457.00
Business and Financial 130 $42,222.00 317 $70,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $66,417.00 27 $40,893.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $81,016.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $51,136.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 140 $34,046.00 167 $27,315.00
Legal 24 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $55,132.00 281 $32,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $130,486.00 497 $57,556.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 313 $22,379.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 124 $9,643.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $15,583.00 282 $13,229.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 154 $28,625.00 79 $25,804.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 91 $15,759.00
Sales 203 $37,679.00 440 $23,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 326 $43,750.00 961 $25,239.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $28,750.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 478 $53,580.00 50 $14,444.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 315 $56,756.00 2 $0.00
Production 934 $31,293.00 356 $23,571.00
Transportation and Material Moving 492 $55,162.00 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 7,321 households in 35674, with an average household size of 2.68 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 5,156 families living in the 35674 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 35674:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,826 286 1,044 2,165
Average Household Size 3.12 3.57 3.84 1.22
Total Families 3,826 286 1,044 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.07 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 5,156 families living in 35674, 10.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35674:

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 8,640 housing units in 35674.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,321 84.73%
Vacant 1,319 15.27%

23.07% of the total 8,640 housing units in 35674 are rental units. This is approximately 1,993 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,043 are occupied by the owner - or 58.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35674 is $731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35674 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
    285
  • Less than $500
    293
  • $500 to $999
    1,528
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    104
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35674 is $130,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35674 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    605
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,221
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,074
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    807
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    750
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    488
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    91
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35674. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35674 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    741
  • 1940 to 1949
    287
  • 1950 to 1959
    716
  • 1960 to 1969
    943
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,465
  • 1980 to 1989
    711
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,298
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,315
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,151
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 35674 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    346
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,123
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,693
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,159

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35674 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35674 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35674.

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
    223
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    733
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    990
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,763
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,041
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    608
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,189
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    218
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    288
  • 90 or more minutes
    145

Summary

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