36351 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36351, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36351 is a zip code in Coffee County, Alabama, which covers Elba CCD, Enterprise CCD, Goodman CCD, and Victoria, with a total population of 3,678 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 36351 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36351.

The estimated population of people living in 36351 is 3,678, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36351 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,678
+14.97%
+2.62%
2020
3,199
 -8.13% -
2019
3,482
+2.11%
-
2018
3,410
 -4.85% -
2017
3,584
 - -

Population of 36351 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36351 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
80.3%
82.8%
 -3.02%
Black/African American
6.3%
7.1%
 -11.27%
Native
1.2%
2%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
6%
3.4%
 +76.47%
Asian
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
3.8%
 +39.47%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36351 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 36351 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36351 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36351 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -5.25% 38.9 -11.39% 45.7 -3.59%
2020 45.7 -2.77% 43.9 -0.9% 47.4 -2.47%
2019 47 +4.44% 44.3 +1.61% 48.6 +4.52%
2018 45 +1.12% 43.6 -2.68% 46.5 +4.73%
2017 44.5 - 44.8 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 36351 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 36351 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 9 151 +44.5% 214 -10.08% 170 164
10 to 19 200 +74% 256 +15.51% 392 279
20 to 29 239 -12.41% 175 -40.89% 205 106
30 to 39 231 7.71% 177 -4.27% 230 150
40 to 49 284 -11.72% 226 +33.97% 246 302
50 to 59 252 1.32% 285 -25.69% 246 216
60 to 69 291 -29.41% 256 -13.87% 210 220
70+ 147 +57.58% 200 +46.63% 244 298

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36351 zip code is $60,313.00.

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 36351.

  • Under 25
    $39,643.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,944.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,788.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36351 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 36351, 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 36351 is currently $75,126.00.

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.

2.78% of households in 36351 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 36351 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36351 is $30,056.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36351 by the total population of 36351.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36351 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36351 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
    9.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36351 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36351 zip over the age of 16 is 2,883.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 36351 is 52.80%.

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 36351 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 210 23.80% 26.00%
20 to 24 years 163 70.60% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 148 82.40% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 186 77.40% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 430 84.00% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 584 80.70% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 190 66.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 272 50.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 427 22.20% 1.10%
75 years and over 273 8.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36351. 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 2,391 59.40% 3.60%
Black or African American 215 55.30% 5.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 18.20% 37.50%
Asian 18 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 66 37.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 149 40.30% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 129 48.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,349 59.00% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36351 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 36351 is 1,523, with median earnings of $42,302.00.

Women in 36351 are earning approximately 53.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,523 $42,302.00
Male 870 $55,300.00
Female 653 $29,803.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36351 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 142 $67,500.00
Business and Financial 45 $45,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $67,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $137,857.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 85 $65,826.00
Legal 8 $48,750.00
Educational and Library 78 $47,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $75,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $45,893.00
Healthcare Support 21 $28,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $11,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $22,788.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $16,964.00
Sales 128 $40,880.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $27,171.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $23,194.00
Construction and Extraction 46 $29,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 291 $68,750.00
Production 86 $57,692.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $45,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36351 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 36351.

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 100 $75,417.00 42 $34,583.00
Business and Financial 13 $88,750.00 32 $31,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $66,750.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $137,857.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $23,958.00 66 $66,027.00
Legal 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $75,167.00 46 $27,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $75,000.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 65 $45,179.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 21 $28,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $12,500.00 63 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $22,813.00 20 $22,778.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 24 $15,714.00
Sales 24 $53,250.00 104 $40,741.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $26,964.00 100 $27,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $28,750.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 285 $68,819.00 6 $0.00
Production 64 $59,423.00 22 $25,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $50,556.00 14 $18,333.00

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 1,509 households in 36351, with an average household size of 2.44 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 935 families living in the 36351 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 36351:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 745 66 124 574
Average Household Size 3.19 4.02 3.03 1.15
Total Families 745 66 124 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.47 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 935 families living in 36351, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36351:

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 1,800 housing units in 36351.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,509 83.83%
Vacant 291 16.17%

10.22% of the total 1,800 housing units in 36351 are rental units. This is approximately 184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,232 are occupied by the owner - or 68.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36351 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36351 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
    93
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    71
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    35
  • $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 36351 is $119,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36351 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    184
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    353
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    186
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    266
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    59
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36351. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36351 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    122
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    188
  • 1960 to 1969
    199
  • 1970 to 1979
    241
  • 1980 to 1989
    214
  • 1990 to 1999
    276
  • 2000 to 2009
    275
  • 2010 to 2013
    235
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 36351 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    77
  • 1 vehicle available
    390
  • 2 vehicles available
    480
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    562

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36351 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36351 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36351.

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
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    85
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    245
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    322
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    264
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    112
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    196
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    69
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    78
  • 90 or more minutes
    29

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36351 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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