36726 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36726, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36726 is a zip code in Wilcox County, Alabama, which covers Camden CCD and Coy-Fatama, with a total population of 4,986 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 36726 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36726.

The estimated population of people living in 36726 is 4,986, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36726 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,986
+3.27%
+2.51%
2020
4,828
+2.59%
-
2019
4,706
 -3.64% -
2018
4,884
+0.41%
-
2017
4,864
 - -

Population of 36726 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36726 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
29.4%
32.3%
 -8.98%
Black/African American
66.3%
67.7%
 -2.07%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36726 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 36726 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36726 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36726 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 +0.73% 40.1 +3.08% 43.6 -5.01%
2020 41.2 +1.73% 38.9 +4.01% 45.9 +0.88%
2019 40.5 0% 37.4 +5.35% 45.5 +0.22%
2018 40.5 -3.8% 35.5 -8.74% 45.4 +1.79%
2017 42.1 - 38.9 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 36726 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 36726 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 9 258 +26.69% 127 +107.17% 314 293
10 to 19 470 -48.84% 362 +18.91% 266 383
20 to 29 260 +14.77% 311 0.070000000000001% 284 297
30 to 39 203 +23.51% 318 -12.46% 249 278
40 to 49 288 -23.95% 386 -25.25% 223 273
50 to 59 373 +1.92% 321 +14.63% 375 361
60 to 69 224 +30.7% 385 1.18% 293 379
70+ 283 -17.68% 295 +56.57% 229 489

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36726 zip code is $38,687.00.

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 36726.

  • Under 25
    $28,468.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,179.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36726 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 36726, 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 36726 is currently $53,979.00.

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.

2.02% of households in 36726 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 36726 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36726 is $20,920.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36726 by the total population of 36726.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36726 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36726 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
    5.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36726 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36726 zip over the age of 16 is 3,874.

Of those people, a total of 42.90% 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 36726 is 37.60%.

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 36726 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 144 8.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 225 61.30% 37.00%
25 to 29 years 356 68.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 331 71.90% 32.40%
35 to 44 years 438 60.30% 12.10%
45 to 54 years 509 57.80% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 481 44.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 415 38.10% 14.60%
65 to 74 years 489 18.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 486 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36726. 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 1,271 46.70% 1.50%
Black or African American 2,553 41.20% 17.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 41 46.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 57 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,223 48.50% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36726 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 36726 is 1,457, with median earnings of $29,650.00.

Women in 36726 are earning approximately 42.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,457 $29,650.00
Male 793 $39,036.00
Female 664 $16,560.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36726 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 74 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 21 $46,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $83,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $39,722.00
Legal 14 $40,833.00
Educational and Library 106 $16,990.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $70,521.00
Healthcare Support 117 $21,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $25,650.00
Sales 65 $10,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $67,847.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $27,028.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $57,292.00
Production 221 $30,509.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $46,944.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36726 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 36726.

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 53 $66,375.00 21 $6,964.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $45,329.00 15 $0.00
Legal 1 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 106 $16,990.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 40 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 117 $21,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 47 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 13 $4,125.00
Sales 14 $0.00 51 $9,276.00
Office and Administrative Support 89 $73,425.00 91 $19,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $67,847.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $27,028.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $57,292.00 0 $0.00
Production 153 $33,138.00 68 $16,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $46,944.00 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 1,734 households in 36726, with an average household size of 2.77 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 1,048 families living in the 36726 zip code with an average family size of 3.77 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 36726:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 625 67 356 686
Average Household Size 3.23 5.52 4.47 1.19
Total Families 625 67 356 0
Average Household Size 3.23 5.39 4.42 0

Poverty

Of the 1,048 families living in 36726, 22.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36726:

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 2,411 housing units in 36726.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,734 71.92%
Vacant 677 28.08%

13.07% of the total 2,411 housing units in 36726 are rental units. This is approximately 315 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,259 are occupied by the owner - or 52.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36726 is $802.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36726 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
    160
  • Less than $500
    86
  • $500 to $999
    205
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    24
  • $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 36726 is $84,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36726 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    436
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    363
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    142
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    63
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    166
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    74
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36726. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36726 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    77
  • 1940 to 1949
    136
  • 1950 to 1959
    63
  • 1960 to 1969
    144
  • 1970 to 1979
    667
  • 1980 to 1989
    491
  • 1990 to 1999
    481
  • 2000 to 2009
    220
  • 2010 to 2013
    132
  • 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 36726 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    297
  • 1 vehicle available
    513
  • 2 vehicles available
    558
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    366

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36726 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36726 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36726.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    292
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    279
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    148
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    67
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    71
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    134
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    127
  • 90 or more minutes
    69

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36726 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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