36587 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36587, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36587 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Citronelle CCD, Mobile CCD, Semmes CCD, and Tanner Williams, with a total population of 12,279 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 36587 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36587.

The estimated population of people living in 36587 is 12,279, with a median age of 37.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36587 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,279
+11.13%
+22.52%
2020
11,049
+7.1%
-
2019
10,317
+8.89%
-
2018
9,475
 -5.46% -
2017
10,022
 - -

Population of 36587 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36587 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
90.1%
89.3%
 +0.90%
Black/African American
2.7%
5.1%
 -47.06%
Native
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
1.9%
 +89.47%
Asian
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.8%
 +22.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36587 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 36587 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36587 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36587 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.2 -3.12% 40.9 +14.89% 36.3 -6.44%
2020 38.4 -12.13% 35.6 -19.09% 38.8 -10.39%
2019 43.7 -3.32% 44 -4.14% 43.3 -1.59%
2018 45.2 +4.39% 45.9 +6.5% 44 +1.15%
2017 43.3 - 43.1 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 36587 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 36587 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 9 528 +41.88% 441 +72.05% 703 807
10 to 19 759 +16.58% 748 +47.82% 826 1,054
20 to 29 375 +95.22% 663 +5% 861 666
30 to 39 476 +23.63% 530 +81.74% 527 1,035
40 to 49 789 +28.93% 1,014 -6.63% 965 946
50 to 59 674 -4.01% 615 -28.02% 632 446
60 to 69 816 -5.37% 763 +22.56% 759 929
70+ 343 +64.42% 488 +6.8% 613 510

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36587 zip code is $55,210.00.

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 36587.

  • Under 25
    $53,994.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,982.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,828.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,727.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36587 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 36587, 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 36587 is currently $65,558.00.

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.

2.18% of households in 36587 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 36587 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36587 is $21,330.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36587 by the total population of 36587.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36587 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36587 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
    5.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36587 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36587 zip over the age of 16 is 9,803.

Of those people, a total of 48.10% 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 36587 is 44.00%.

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 36587 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 914 40.20% 23.70%
20 to 24 years 1,121 67.70% 21.90%
25 to 29 years 406 44.80% 22.50%
30 to 34 years 918 36.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,603 67.10% 8.20%
45 to 54 years 1,522 72.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 508 49.80% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 975 48.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,367 10.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 469 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36587. 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 9,107 46.70% 7.90%
Black or African American 253 86.20% 17.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 28.00% 0.00%
Asian 109 58.70% 31.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.00% 0.00%
Other 63 50.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 220 58.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 419 56.80% 16.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,835 46.80% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36587 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 36587 is 4,315, with median earnings of $36,810.00.

Women in 36587 are earning approximately 73.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,315 $36,810.00
Male 2,524 $44,417.00
Female 1,791 $32,810.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36587 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 436 $39,183.00
Business and Financial 199 $41,204.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 292 $45,761.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $41,477.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $36,139.00
Healthcare Support 80 $24,219.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 225 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 196 $20,340.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00
Sales 502 $30,181.00
Office and Administrative Support 502 $32,908.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 622 $40,811.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $41,500.00
Production 176 $75,976.00
Transportation and Material Moving 351 $53,395.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36587 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 36587.

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 215 $97,454.00 221 $34,777.00
Business and Financial 72 $41,458.00 127 $41,005.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $0.00 265 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 99 $36,139.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 80 $24,219.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 225 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $16,585.00 110 $20,802.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $0.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Sales 275 $32,088.00 227 $22,153.00
Office and Administrative Support 39 $0.00 463 $33,050.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 622 $40,811.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $41,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 156 $76,585.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $54,048.00 46 $19,375.00

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 3,942 households in 36587, with an average household size of 3.1 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 3,275 families living in the 36587 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 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 36587:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,504 184 587 667
Average Household Size 3.48 3.1 3.69 1.12
Total Families 2,504 184 587 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.96 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 3,275 families living in 36587, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36587:

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 4,809 housing units in 36587.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,942 81.97%
Vacant 867 18.03%

10.21% of the total 4,809 housing units in 36587 are rental units. This is approximately 491 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,145 are occupied by the owner - or 65.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36587 is $800.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36587 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
    306
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    232
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    151
  • $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 36587 is $133,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36587 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    569
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    479
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    694
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    686
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    423
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    243
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    21
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36587. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36587 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    107
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    45
  • 1960 to 1969
    305
  • 1970 to 1979
    903
  • 1980 to 1989
    828
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,316
  • 2000 to 2009
    917
  • 2010 to 2013
    379
  • 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 36587 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    168
  • 1 vehicle available
    948
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,453
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,373

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36587 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36587 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36587.

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
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    25
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    321
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    510
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    261
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    897
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    374
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    197
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    802
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    417
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36587 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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