36541 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36541, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36541 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Bayou La Batre CCD and Grand Bay, with a total population of 15,048 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 36541 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36541.

The estimated population of people living in 36541 is 15,048, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36541 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,048
 -0.57% -8.07%
2020
15,135
 -2.51% -
2019
15,524
 -0.71% -
2018
15,635
 -4.48% -
2017
16,369
 - -

Population of 36541 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36541 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
79.1%
85.6%
 -7.59%
Black/African American
15.7%
9.6%
 +63.54%
Native
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
1.9%
 -73.68%
Asian
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1.2%
 +200.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36541 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 36541 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36541 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36541 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 +8.86% 36.1 +6.18% 40.2 +11.05%
2020 35 0% 34 -7.86% 36.2 +5.54%
2019 35 +1.16% 36.9 +8.85% 34.3 -1.72%
2018 34.6 -0.86% 33.9 -3.14% 34.9 +0.58%
2017 34.9 - 35 - 34.7 -

The median age of the 36541 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 36541 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 1,247 +8.04% 1,162 -3.92% 1,331 1,083
10 to 19 1,457 -30.85% 1,305 -35.92% 1,049 870
20 to 29 755 -16.71% 1,316 -31.99% 630 915
30 to 39 621 +19.22% 1,005 +11.84% 742 1,076
40 to 49 1,080 -13.33% 832 +9.66% 892 890
50 to 59 848 +22.2% 1,332 -22.09% 1,028 1,047
60 to 69 995 -22.19% 890 +30.01% 773 1,172
70+ 659 +3.61% 865 +2.3% 669 881

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36541 zip code is $66,840.00.

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 36541.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,117.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,106.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,781.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36541 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 36541, 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 36541 is currently $76,382.00.

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.

2.11% of households in 36541 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 36541 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36541 is $27,021.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36541 by the total population of 36541.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36541 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36541 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
    5.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36541 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36541 zip over the age of 16 is 11,308.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 36541 is 55.00%.

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 36541 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 593 47.70% 12.00%
20 to 24 years 567 82.90% 20.60%
25 to 29 years 978 66.70% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,204 59.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,522 85.90% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 2,157 73.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 792 68.90% 6.60%
60 to 64 years 888 49.50% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,642 23.00% 9.30%
75 years and over 965 18.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36541. 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 9,064 58.20% 4.90%
Black or African American 1,827 58.90% 2.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 76.00% 0.00%
Asian 17 100.00% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 311 40.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19 57.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,049 58.20% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36541 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 36541 is 6,224, with median earnings of $48,125.00.

Women in 36541 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,224 $48,125.00
Male 3,235 $56,769.00
Female 2,989 $38,491.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36541 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 643 $79,497.00
Business and Financial 218 $70,511.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 125 $44,611.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 247 $44,236.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 136 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 312 $84,555.00
Healthcare Support 198 $14,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $62,813.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 205 $12,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $23,944.00
Personal Care and Service 227 $20,094.00
Sales 692 $42,891.00
Office and Administrative Support 224 $43,587.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $53,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 560 $57,883.00
Production 727 $51,601.00
Transportation and Material Moving 422 $40,278.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36541 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 36541.

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 315 $82,891.00 328 $79,421.00
Business and Financial 80 $101,181.00 138 $67,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $0.00 74 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $0.00 220 $44,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $0.00 35 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $123,059.00 90 $50,338.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 198 $14,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $62,813.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 166 $10,966.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $33,802.00 121 $23,250.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $25,547.00 177 $17,321.00
Sales 173 $6,303.00 519 $43,380.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $0.00 211 $43,234.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 419 $70,236.00 70 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 488 $58,694.00 72 $0.00
Production 594 $56,132.00 133 $16,447.00
Transportation and Material Moving 155 $34,135.00 267 $42,725.00

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 5,214 households in 36541, with an average household size of 2.87 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 3,973 families living in the 36541 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 36541:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,783 364 826 1,241
Average Household Size 3.18 4.19 3.77 1.2
Total Families 2,783 364 826 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.2 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 3,973 families living in 36541, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36541:

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 6,188 housing units in 36541.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,214 84.26%
Vacant 974 15.74%

8.11% of the total 6,188 housing units in 36541 are rental units. This is approximately 502 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,557 are occupied by the owner - or 73.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36541 is $944.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36541 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
    155
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    244
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    106
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    127
  • $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 36541 is $126,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36541 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,076
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    740
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    921
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,007
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    586
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    174
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    53
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36541. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36541 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    346
  • 1940 to 1949
    110
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    894
  • 1970 to 1979
    759
  • 1980 to 1989
    590
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,539
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,141
  • 2010 to 2013
    654
  • 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 36541 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    266
  • 1 vehicle available
    853
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,650
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,445

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36541 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36541 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36541.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    190
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    261
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    617
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,341
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    593
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,222
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    322
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    408
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    320
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    76
  • 90 or more minutes
    424

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36541 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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