37083 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37083, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37083 is a zip code in Macon County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, and District 19, with a total population of 15,289 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 37083 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37083.

The estimated population of people living in 37083 is 15,289, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37083 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,289
+2.98%
+3.39%
2020
14,847
 -2.9% -
2019
15,290
+1.06%
-
2018
15,129
+2.31%
-
2017
14,788
 - -

Population of 37083 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37083 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
91.3%
92.9%
 -1.72%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
4.6%
 +43.48%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.9%
 -21.05%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37083 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 37083 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37083 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37083 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 -0.52% 37 0% 39.2 -0.51%
2020 38.6 +4.61% 37 +3.93% 39.4 -0.25%
2019 36.9 +0.82% 35.6 +1.14% 39.5 +2.86%
2018 36.6 -2.4% 35.2 -1.4% 38.4 0%
2017 37.5 - 35.7 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 37083 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 37083 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 1,061 -10.25% 1,039 +25.17% 951 1,299
10 to 19 1,180 -20.16% 844 +4.99% 929 870
20 to 29 829 +22.95% 957 -7.76% 999 869
30 to 39 914 +15% 924 +10.7% 1,043 996
40 to 49 1,076 -15.65% 1,018 -16.39% 907 851
50 to 59 835 +28.24% 953 +21.8% 1,093 1,170
60 to 69 813 +5.32% 713 +14.27% 857 817
70+ 710 -9.55% 922 +8.47% 640 998

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37083 zip code is $45,164.00.

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 37083.

  • Under 25
    $37,045.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,433.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,374.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,714.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37083 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 37083, 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 37083 is currently $61,370.00.

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.

1.33% of households in 37083 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 37083 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37083 is $24,064.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37083 by the total population of 37083.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37083 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37083 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
    4.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37083 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37083 zip over the age of 16 is 11,839.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 37083 is 63.10%.

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 37083 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 599 52.80% 24.10%
20 to 24 years 1,023 86.30% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 845 73.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,273 72.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,674 88.10% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 1,789 70.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,324 79.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 834 57.20% 7.50%
65 to 74 years 1,498 35.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 980 15.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37083. 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 11,263 64.70% 3.10%
Black or African American 42 33.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 26 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 152 97.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 342 67.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 619 91.00% 5.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,929 64.10% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37083 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 37083 is 7,474, with median earnings of $32,139.00.

Women in 37083 are earning approximately 78.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,474 $32,139.00
Male 3,771 $38,165.00
Female 3,703 $30,003.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37083 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 596 $38,269.00
Business and Financial 106 $48,906.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $25,926.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $51,888.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 125 $46,086.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 324 $43,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 496 $57,188.00
Healthcare Support 250 $32,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $36,414.00
Law Enforcement 185 $55,359.00
Food Preparation and Serving 286 $26,746.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 312 $21,848.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $6,901.00
Sales 551 $18,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 746 $30,621.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 148 $21,109.00
Construction and Extraction 560 $31,429.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 438 $39,628.00
Production 1,022 $31,704.00
Transportation and Material Moving 261 $53,917.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37083 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 37083.

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 220 $96,638.00 376 $25,217.00
Business and Financial 60 $38,250.00 46 $76,522.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $0.00 65 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $51,684.00 50 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 125 $46,086.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $47,292.00 263 $24,135.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $59,000.00 440 $51,439.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 235 $32,769.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $0.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 169 $55,544.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $0.00 245 $25,933.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $23,462.00 98 $21,304.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 89 $7,139.00
Sales 213 $37,841.00 338 $13,793.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $39,609.00 601 $30,381.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 148 $21,109.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 542 $31,964.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 438 $39,628.00 0 $0.00
Production 717 $39,119.00 305 $22,860.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $52,917.00 62 $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 5,851 households in 37083, with an average household size of 2.57 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 3,842 families living in the 37083 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 37083:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,147 311 384 2,009
Average Household Size 3.17 4.41 3.21 1.22
Total Families 3,147 311 384 0
Average Household Size 3.15 3.92 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 3,842 families living in 37083, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37083:

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 6,468 housing units in 37083.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,851 90.46%
Vacant 617 9.54%

22.60% of the total 6,468 housing units in 37083 are rental units. This is approximately 1,462 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,276 are occupied by the owner - or 66.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37083 is $750.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37083 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    165
  • $500 to $999
    1,245
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    52
  • $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 37083 is $147,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37083 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    372
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    982
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    817
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    687
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    478
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    833
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    107
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37083. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37083 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    321
  • 1940 to 1949
    401
  • 1950 to 1959
    417
  • 1960 to 1969
    606
  • 1970 to 1979
    882
  • 1980 to 1989
    566
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,195
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,230
  • 2010 to 2013
    850
  • 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 37083 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    121
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,837
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,975
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,918

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37083 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37083 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37083.

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
    317
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    797
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    890
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,075
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    413
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    95
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    394
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    316
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    999
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,172
  • 90 or more minutes
    453

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37083 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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