36445 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36445, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36445 is a zip code in Monroe County, Alabama, which covers Frisco City CCD, Monroeville CCD, and Uriah, with a total population of 5,339 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 36445 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36445.

The estimated population of people living in 36445 is 5,339, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36445 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,339
 -5.45% +18.80%
2020
5,647
+24.82%
-
2019
4,524
 -4.01% -
2018
4,713
+4.87%
-
2017
4,494
 - -

Population of 36445 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36445 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
72.9%
65.5%
 +11.30%
Black/African American
22.1%
23.1%
 -4.33%
Native
0.7%
3.2%
 -78.13%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.7%
 -70.37%
Asian
0.5%
1.6%
 -68.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
3.8%
 -26.32%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36445 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 36445 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36445 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36445 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 -5.8% 40.6 -8.56% 40.6 -0.25%
2020 43.1 -1.82% 44.4 +3.26% 40.7 -16.26%
2019 43.9 +14.62% 43 +15.28% 48.6 +12.76%
2018 38.3 -2.05% 37.3 0% 43.1 -5.69%
2017 39.1 - 37.3 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 36445 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 36445 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 9 250 -7.62% 328 +50.27% 201 399
10 to 19 457 -33.04% 262 +27.21% 319 327
20 to 29 247 +38.83% 225 -78.23% 323 88
30 to 39 310 +84.59% 185 +147.51% 436 466
40 to 49 181 +43.96% 151 +87.19% 255 286
50 to 59 178 +34.62% 305 +7.73% 245 326
60 to 69 345 +31.05% 433 +4.82% 397 451
70+ 339 +20.73% 298 +37.84% 399 421

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36445 zip code is $41,953.00.

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 36445.

  • Under 25
    $66,786.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,305.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,519.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,208.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36445 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 36445, 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 36445 is currently $54,791.00.

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.

1.53% of households in 36445 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 36445 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36445 is $21,432.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36445 by the total population of 36445.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36445 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36445 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
    6.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    77.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36445 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36445 zip over the age of 16 is 4,442.

Of those people, a total of 42.50% 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 36445 is 37.90%.

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 36445 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 349 66.20% 8.20%
20 to 24 years 205 45.40% 65.60%
25 to 29 years 206 31.10% 60.90%
30 to 34 years 411 73.20% 29.60%
35 to 44 years 833 56.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 486 57.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 284 65.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 524 37.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 503 8.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 641 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36445. 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 3,235 42.00% 10.20%
Black or African American 990 42.10% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40 52.50% 100.00%
Asian 28 57.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 100.00% 62.50%
Two or more races 127 48.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 41 39.00% 62.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,210 42.30% 10.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36445 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 36445 is 1,682, with median earnings of $35,500.00.

Women in 36445 are earning approximately 61.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,682 $35,500.00
Male 856 $47,639.00
Female 826 $29,134.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36445 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 130 $115,650.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $42,813.00
Healthcare Support 165 $33,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $40,417.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $16,212.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $9,423.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00
Sales 414 $28,561.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $33,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $21,442.00
Construction and Extraction 128 $32,227.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $80,985.00
Production 199 $52,929.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $46,659.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36445 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 36445.

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 108 $115,700.00 22 $89,375.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 24 $50,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 97 $43,438.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 161 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $40,417.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 48 $16,212.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Sales 123 $46,325.00 291 $28,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 115 $33,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $21,442.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 128 $32,227.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $80,985.00 0 $0.00
Production 199 $52,929.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $46,659.00 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 1,901 households in 36445, with an average household size of 2.81 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 1,269 families living in the 36445 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 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 36445:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,039 47 183 632
Average Household Size 3.05 4.15 5.61 1.5
Total Families 1,039 47 183 0
Average Household Size 3.05 4.11 5.11 0

Poverty

Of the 1,269 families living in 36445, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36445:

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 2,329 housing units in 36445.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,901 81.62%
Vacant 428 18.38%

10.26% of the total 2,329 housing units in 36445 are rental units. This is approximately 239 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,531 are occupied by the owner - or 65.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36445 is $680.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36445 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
    131
  • Less than $500
    17
  • $500 to $999
    185
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    37
  • $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 36445 is $99,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36445 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    475
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    295
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    369
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    199
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    106
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    75
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36445. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36445 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    84
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    272
  • 1960 to 1969
    253
  • 1970 to 1979
    509
  • 1980 to 1989
    302
  • 1990 to 1999
    454
  • 2000 to 2009
    273
  • 2010 to 2013
    79
  • 2014 or later
    44

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 36445 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    75
  • 1 vehicle available
    519
  • 2 vehicles available
    888
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    419

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36445 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36445 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36445.

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
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    147
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    233
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    368
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    329
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    96
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    79
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    14
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    27
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    132
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    55

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36445 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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