36853 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36853, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36853 is a zip code in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, which covers Camp Hill CCD, Dadeville CCD, and Tallassee, with a total population of 8,163 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 36853 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36853.

The estimated population of people living in 36853 is 8,163, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36853 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,163
 -0.95% +0.01%
2020
8,241
+3.75%
-
2019
7,943
+1.47%
-
2018
7,828
 -4.09% -
2017
8,162
 - -

Population of 36853 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36853 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
76.4%
75.5%
 +1.19%
Black/African American
21.6%
22.7%
 -4.85%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
0.3%
1.1%
 -72.73%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.3%
 +466.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36853 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 36853 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36853 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36853 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 0% 51.3 -0.97% 50.8 +0.4%
2020 50.8 -3.24% 51.8 +0.58% 50.6 -6.47%
2019 52.5 +1.94% 51.5 +0.59% 54.1 +3.84%
2018 51.5 +0.78% 51.2 +0.79% 52.1 +1.36%
2017 51.1 - 50.8 - 51.4 -

The median age of the 36853 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 36853 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 9 643 -14.2% 270 +17.27% 553 309
10 to 19 306 +9.12% 477 -42.36% 312 290
20 to 29 332 +46.05% 275 +68.36% 419 499
30 to 39 264 +50.75% 331 -20.15% 338 218
40 to 49 432 +7.94% 582 -31.07% 466 417
50 to 59 655 +3.23% 817 -0.38% 675 780
60 to 69 699 -6.87% 659 +5.17% 650 687
70+ 674 +19.36% 746 +4.13% 798 752

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36853 zip code is $56,727.00.

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 36853.

  • Under 25
    $82,279.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,519.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36853 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 36853, 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 36853 is currently $74,652.00.

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.

4.39% of households in 36853 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 36853 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36853 is $31,418.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36853 by the total population of 36853.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36853 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36853 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
    10.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36853 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36853 zip over the age of 16 is 6,930.

Of those people, a total of 46.30% 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 36853 is 39.40%.

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 36853 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 231 42.90% 57.60%
20 to 24 years 377 74.00% 16.50%
25 to 29 years 541 74.30% 15.90%
30 to 34 years 164 56.70% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 810 70.90% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 1,184 54.60% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 736 63.60% 26.30%
60 to 64 years 625 41.60% 32.70%
65 to 74 years 1,253 27.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,009 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36853. 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 5,600 46.20% 12.20%
Black or African American 1,237 46.30% 21.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 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 87 56.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 21 71.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,591 46.20% 12.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36853 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 36853 is 2,731, with median earnings of $36,719.00.

Women in 36853 are earning approximately 64.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,731 $36,719.00
Male 1,576 $48,393.00
Female 1,155 $31,046.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36853 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 235 $61,563.00
Business and Financial 74 $205,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $63,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $50,221.00
Legal 28 $41,750.00
Educational and Library 126 $66,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 195 $52,614.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $58,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $16,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $25,200.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $30,163.00
Sales 411 $30,986.00
Office and Administrative Support 411 $22,446.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 164 $45,278.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $63,750.00
Production 285 $31,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 244 $51,630.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36853 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 36853.

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 152 $67,000.00 83 $49,018.00
Business and Financial 74 $205,926.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $63,667.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 28 $41,750.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $68,882.00 91 $60,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $53,864.00 129 $42,153.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $58,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00 10 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $25,450.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00 47 $16,339.00
Sales 104 $46,250.00 307 $30,986.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $18,379.00 288 $30,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 164 $45,278.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $62,708.00 15 $0.00
Production 235 $43,229.00 50 $26,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $56,823.00 51 $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 3,238 households in 36853, 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 2,233 families living in the 36853 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 36853:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,790 279 164 1,005
Average Household Size 2.76 4.45 3.77 1.1
Total Families 1,790 279 164 0
Average Household Size 2.75 4.03 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 2,233 families living in 36853, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36853:

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 5,827 housing units in 36853.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,238 55.57%
Vacant 2,589 44.43%

8.99% of the total 5,827 housing units in 36853 are rental units. This is approximately 524 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,582 are occupied by the owner - or 44.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36853 is $760.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36853 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
    132
  • Less than $500
    80
  • $500 to $999
    306
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    138
  • $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 36853 is $193,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36853 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    450
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    310
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    193
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    358
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    319
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    417
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    506
  • $1,000,000 or more
    29

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36853. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36853 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    287
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    204
  • 1960 to 1969
    328
  • 1970 to 1979
    970
  • 1980 to 1989
    902
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,613
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,120
  • 2010 to 2013
    300
  • 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 36853 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    248
  • 1 vehicle available
    738
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,289
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    963

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36853 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36853 that commute to work in a particular way.

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36853.

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
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    234
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    261
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    346
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    285
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    49
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    494
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    334
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    250
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

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