38852 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38852, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38852 is a zip code in Colbert County and Tishomingo County, Alabama, which covers Cherokee CCD, District 1, District 2, District 3, and District 4, with a total population of 8,446 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 38852 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38852.

The estimated population of people living in 38852 is 8,446, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38852 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,446
 -6.32% -9.59%
2020
9,016
 -0.36% -
2019
9,049
 -0.45% -
2018
9,090
 -2.7% -
2017
9,342
 - -

Population of 38852 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38852 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
95.1%
94.8%
 +0.32%
Black/African American
1.8%
2.2%
 -18.18%
Native
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
1.7%
 -35.29%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38852 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 38852 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38852 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38852 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 +3.15% 48.4 +4.76% 49.7 -1.39%
2020 47.6 +1.06% 46.2 +1.54% 50.4 +2.23%
2019 47.1 -3.29% 45.5 -3.81% 49.3 -1.4%
2018 48.7 +0.21% 47.3 -2.87% 50 +3.09%
2017 48.6 - 48.7 - 48.5 -

The median age of the 38852 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 38852 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 9 450 -19.26% 566 -32.9% 327 386
10 to 19 468 +17.13% 479 4.45% 499 475
20 to 29 489 -4.92% 439 -37.32% 453 289
30 to 39 391 -6.34% 546 0.25% 356 544
40 to 49 523 3.42% 524 -13.65% 509 452
50 to 59 646 -7.95% 725 -12.91% 562 625
60 to 69 794 -1.51% 729 -11.57% 775 637
70+ 714 0.4% 859 0.59% 698 859

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38852 zip code is $38,498.00.

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 38852.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,719.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,212.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,469.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38852 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 38852, 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 38852 is currently $53,580.00.

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.

1.48% of households in 38852 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 38852 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38852 is $23,520.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38852 by the total population of 38852.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38852 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38852 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
    7.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38852 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38852 zip over the age of 16 is 7,163.

Of those people, a total of 42.60% 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 38852 is 40.70%.

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 38852 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 404 32.20% 43.10%
20 to 24 years 318 90.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 424 81.80% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 339 80.20% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 925 60.10% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 1,114 75.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 670 49.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 815 26.10% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,238 5.30% 10.60%
75 years and over 916 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38852. 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 6,909 42.90% 4.60%
Black or African American 155 23.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 55 34.50% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 40 80.00% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 78 91.00% 28.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,835 42.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38852 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 38852 is 2,918, with median earnings of $31,346.00.

Women in 38852 are earning approximately 67.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,918 $31,346.00
Male 1,599 $38,525.00
Female 1,319 $25,840.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38852 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 119 $80,469.00
Business and Financial 26 $36,944.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $37,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $66,404.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 83 $37,169.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $51,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 270 $61,531.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $24,471.00
Food Preparation and Serving 299 $9,196.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $26,346.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $19,250.00
Sales 207 $32,153.00
Office and Administrative Support 415 $26,623.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $14,890.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 179 $51,178.00
Production 249 $39,358.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $19,623.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38852 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 38852.

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 87 $104,250.00 32 $73,077.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 20 $60,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $0.00 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 83 $37,169.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 252 $61,071.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $24,471.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $22,656.00 239 $8,839.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $27,212.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 27 $0.00
Sales 113 $42,750.00 94 $20,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 45 $31,146.00 370 $26,418.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $14,464.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 175 $51,082.00 4 $0.00
Production 216 $40,921.00 33 $21,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $19,623.00 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 3,773 households in 38852, with an average household size of 2.18 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 2,467 families living in the 38852 zip code with an average family size of 2.69 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 38852:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,981 185 301 1,306
Average Household Size 2.71 2.89 2.8 1.13
Total Families 1,981 185 301 0
Average Household Size 2.69 2.71 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 2,467 families living in 38852, 9.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38852:

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 4,917 housing units in 38852.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,773 76.73%
Vacant 1,144 23.27%

18.22% of the total 4,917 housing units in 38852 are rental units. This is approximately 896 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,716 are occupied by the owner - or 55.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38852 is $538.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38852 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
    161
  • Less than $500
    415
  • $500 to $999
    420
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    61
  • $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 38852 is $111,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38852 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    341
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    829
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    694
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    401
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    352
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    69
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38852. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38852 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    265
  • 1940 to 1949
    242
  • 1950 to 1959
    388
  • 1960 to 1969
    726
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,025
  • 1980 to 1989
    603
  • 1990 to 1999
    875
  • 2000 to 2009
    504
  • 2010 to 2013
    266
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 38852 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    233
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,000
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,508
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,032

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38852 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38852 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38852.

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
    142
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    621
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    286
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    459
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    204
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    153
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    476
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    88
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    79
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    48
  • 90 or more minutes
    69

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38852 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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