35968 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35968, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35968 is a zip code in DeKalb County, Alabama, which covers Fort Payne CCD, Henagar CCD, and Rainsville-Sylvania, with a total population of 5,237 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 35968 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35968.

The estimated population of people living in 35968 is 5,237, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35968 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,237
+4.05%
+18.70%
2020
5,033
 -3.32% -
2019
5,206
+13.57%
-
2018
4,584
+3.9%
-
2017
4,412
 - -

Population of 35968 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35968 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
73.6%
91%
 -19.12%
Black/African American
8.2%
1.1%
 +645.45%
Native
1.1%
0.4%
 +175.00%
Hispanic
16.2%
5.9%
 +174.58%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
1.4%
 -78.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35968 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 35968 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35968 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35968 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 +15.38% 43.2 +13.98% 40.8 +22.52%
2020 36.4 -1.09% 37.9 +1.07% 33.3 -4.86%
2019 36.8 -7.54% 37.5 -6.25% 35 -9.33%
2018 39.8 -6.35% 40 -2.68% 38.6 -15.35%
2017 42.5 - 41.1 - 45.6 -

The median age of the 35968 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 35968 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 9 183 +62.05% 192 +25.22% 320 231
10 to 19 223 12.64% 253 +80.28% 223 447
20 to 29 276 +60.32% 298 +29.44% 482 299
30 to 39 341 -29.58% 259 +27.12% 233 302
40 to 49 341 +31.07% 299 +37.77% 426 418
50 to 59 313 +17.25% 467 -36.25% 348 315
60 to 69 208 +44.04% 249 -2% 315 241
70+ 248 +43.67% 262 +71.37% 270 367

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35968 zip code is $43,068.00.

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 35968.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,861.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,974.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,791.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35968 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 35968, 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 35968 is currently $57,402.00.

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.

2.66% of households in 35968 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 35968 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35968 is $20,910.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35968 by the total population of 35968.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35968 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35968 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
    7.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35968 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35968 zip over the age of 16 is 4,188.

Of those people, a total of 52.30% 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 35968 is 51.90%.

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 35968 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 172 32.00% 3.60%
20 to 24 years 464 67.90% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 317 58.70% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 225 89.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 664 73.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 881 64.80% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 272 56.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 326 51.80% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 513 10.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 354 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35968. 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 3,212 48.10% 1.20%
Black or African American 297 47.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 82 75.60% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 100.00% 0.00%
Other 487 70.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 78 89.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 605 73.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,187 47.70% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35968 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 35968 is 2,173, with median earnings of $31,029.00.

Women in 35968 are earning approximately 72.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,173 $31,029.00
Male 1,156 $38,579.00
Female 1,017 $28,119.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35968 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 224 $53,828.00
Business and Financial 44 $49,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $63,406.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $58,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $56,205.00
Healthcare Support 43 $21,280.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $5,947.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $15,511.00
Personal Care and Service 96 $4,120.00
Sales 335 $34,816.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $29,512.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 185 $52,844.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $29,459.00
Production 97 $43,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $12,352.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35968 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 35968.

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 112 $54,609.00 112 $30,648.00
Business and Financial 34 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 29 $58,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 125 $56,205.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $21,280.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 73 $2,499.00 129 $6,117.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $17,308.00 33 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 96 $4,120.00
Sales 173 $38,370.00 162 $33,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $0.00 131 $29,160.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 185 $52,844.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 116 $29,595.00 4 $0.00
Production 76 $39,412.00 21 $85,481.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $12,309.00 2 $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 1,766 households in 35968, with an average household size of 2.79 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 1,346 families living in the 35968 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 35968:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,113 88 145 420
Average Household Size 3.04 3.67 5.33 1.07
Total Families 1,113 88 145 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.07 5.17 0

Poverty

Of the 1,346 families living in 35968, 13.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35968:

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 2,088 housing units in 35968.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,766 84.58%
Vacant 322 15.42%

17.48% of the total 2,088 housing units in 35968 are rental units. This is approximately 365 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,341 are occupied by the owner - or 64.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35968 is $634.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35968 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    281
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $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 35968 is $110,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35968 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    228
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    362
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    319
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    113
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    198
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    100
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    21
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35968. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35968 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    196
  • 1940 to 1949
    177
  • 1950 to 1959
    126
  • 1960 to 1969
    215
  • 1970 to 1979
    320
  • 1980 to 1989
    285
  • 1990 to 1999
    279
  • 2000 to 2009
    345
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 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 35968 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    81
  • 1 vehicle available
    374
  • 2 vehicles available
    821
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    490

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35968 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35968 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35968.

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
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    244
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    537
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    532
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    201
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    181
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    24
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    10
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    92
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7
  • 90 or more minutes
    168

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35968 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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