36276 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36276, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36276 is a zip code in Chambers County, Clay County, Randolph County, and Tallapoosa County, Alabama, which covers Milltown CCD, Ashland CCD, Wadley CCD, Wedowee CCD, and New Site, with a total population of 2,817 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 36276 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36276.

The estimated population of people living in 36276 is 2,817, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36276 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,817
+4.96%
+11.30%
2020
2,684
+4.31%
-
2019
2,573
 -1.61% -
2018
2,615
+3.32%
-
2017
2,531
 - -

Population of 36276 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36276 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
73.7%
76.5%
 -3.66%
Black/African American
17.4%
17.9%
 -2.79%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.1%
 -61.90%
Asian
0%
1.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
2%
 +190.00%
Other
2.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36276 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 36276 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36276 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36276 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +3.08% 39.1 +1.56% 41.1 +1.48%
2020 38.9 +5.99% 38.5 +1.58% 40.5 +11.57%
2019 36.7 -0.81% 37.9 -3.32% 36.3 -0.82%
2018 37 +3.35% 39.2 +12.32% 36.6 +0.55%
2017 35.8 - 34.9 - 36.4 -

The median age of the 36276 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 36276 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 9 100 +12.56% 236 -41.41% 111 152
10 to 19 205 +37.69% 170 +44.6% 291 256
20 to 29 174 -12.59% 142 +13.88% 145 161
30 to 39 204 -14.34% 154 -25.72% 174 116
40 to 49 157 -11.75% 137 +22.9% 131 168
50 to 59 123 +4.32% 140 +5.34% 127 147
60 to 69 172 +20.69% 180 +26.52% 209 224
70+ 108 +68.54% 129 +60.73% 200 205

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36276 zip code is $41,494.00.

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 36276.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,076.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,705.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36276 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 36276, 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 36276 is currently $56,148.00.

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.

0.80% of households in 36276 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 36276 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36276 is $21,001.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36276 by the total population of 36276.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36276 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36276 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
    4.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36276 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36276 zip over the age of 16 is 2,333.

Of those people, a total of 49.50% 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 36276 is 45.20%.

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 36276 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 326 34.00% 42.30%
20 to 24 years 175 33.70% 61.00%
25 to 29 years 131 90.80% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 148 83.80% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 318 79.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 215 95.80% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 182 71.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 243 40.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 357 12.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 238 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36276. 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 1,772 50.70% 8.20%
Black or African American 415 48.20% 10.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 56.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 96 32.30% 19.40%
Hispanic or Latino 18 22.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,765 50.90% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36276 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 36276 is 1,054, with median earnings of $28,523.00.

Women in 36276 are earning approximately 60.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,054 $28,523.00
Male 591 $37,344.00
Female 463 $22,519.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36276 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 62 $66,000.00
Business and Financial 33 $53,795.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $45,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $21,250.00
Healthcare Support 45 $20,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $4,219.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $4,926.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $35,500.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 31 $14,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 152 $19,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 110 $43,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $31,591.00
Production 155 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $53,355.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36276 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 36276.

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 49 $65,875.00 13 $70,417.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 33 $53,795.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 28 $45,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 38 $21,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 45 $20,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 64 $4,853.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 20 $14,583.00 11 $9,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $53,438.00 131 $14,297.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 110 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $31,591.00 0 $0.00
Production 102 $42,955.00 53 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $54,276.00 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 997 households in 36276, with an average household size of 2.57 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 624 families living in the 36276 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 36276:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 481 55 88 373
Average Household Size 3.52 3.45 3.26 1.05
Total Families 481 55 88 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.24 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 624 families living in 36276, 15.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36276:

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 1,184 housing units in 36276.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 997 84.21%
Vacant 187 15.79%

15.12% of the total 1,184 housing units in 36276 are rental units. This is approximately 179 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 788 are occupied by the owner - or 66.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36276 is $609.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36276 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    81
  • $500 to $999
    98
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 36276 is $85,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36276 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    352
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    44
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    103
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    81
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36276. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36276 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    139
  • 1940 to 1949
    6
  • 1950 to 1959
    50
  • 1960 to 1969
    161
  • 1970 to 1979
    266
  • 1980 to 1989
    200
  • 1990 to 1999
    237
  • 2000 to 2009
    57
  • 2010 to 2013
    68
  • 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 36276 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    373
  • 2 vehicles available
    186
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    396

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36276 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36276 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36276.

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
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    47
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    177
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    50
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    76
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    23
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    128
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    117
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    184
  • 90 or more minutes
    75

Summary

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