37185 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37185, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37185 is a zip code in Houston County and Humphreys County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, and District 7, with a total population of 8,846 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 37185 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37185.

The estimated population of people living in 37185 is 8,846, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37185 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,846
+5.55%
+4.72%
2020
8,381
+1.28%
-
2019
8,275
 -1.82% -
2018
8,428
 -0.22% -
2017
8,447
 - -

Population of 37185 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37185 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
89.4%
89.5%
 -0.11%
Black/African American
2.2%
6.6%
 -66.67%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
3.3%
 -12.12%
Asian
1.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37185 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 37185 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37185 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37185 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 +0.43% 42.9 +6.72% 50 -1.38%
2020 46 +0.22% 40.2 -10.67% 50.7 +5.85%
2019 45.9 -0.65% 45 +0.67% 47.9 +1.91%
2018 46.2 +7.94% 44.7 +6.43% 47 +8.05%
2017 42.8 - 42 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 37185 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 37185 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 9 428 +17.17% 504 -20.91% 452 391
10 to 19 532 -6.37% 561 -26.49% 470 412
20 to 29 374 +68.95% 390 0.76% 681 362
30 to 39 533 +6.8% 538 +35.37% 564 747
40 to 49 457 +4.13% 434 -40.84% 466 266
50 to 59 606 2.92% 766 +5.38% 589 791
60 to 69 605 +4.42% 527 +25.38% 628 664
70+ 540 +17.76% 652 +11.21% 639 724

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37185 zip code is $47,772.00.

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 37185.

  • Under 25
    $27,389.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,413.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,476.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,342.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37185 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 37185, 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 37185 is currently $61,834.00.

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.

3.10% of households in 37185 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 37185 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37185 is $25,524.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37185 by the total population of 37185.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37185 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37185 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
    8.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37185 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37185 zip over the age of 16 is 7,482.

Of those people, a total of 53.50% 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 37185 is 47.00%.

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 37185 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 361 27.70% 7.00%
20 to 24 years 502 71.10% 21.60%
25 to 29 years 541 82.40% 48.20%
30 to 34 years 540 98.70% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 963 81.00% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 1,052 73.40% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 868 43.00% 19.60%
60 to 64 years 524 56.10% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 1,224 27.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 907 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37185. 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 6,822 51.40% 11.90%
Black or African American 194 53.10% 54.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45 75.60% 0.00%
Asian 141 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 19 5.30% 100.00%
Two or more races 261 85.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 243 84.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,773 51.30% 12.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37185 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 37185 is 3,520, with median earnings of $27,045.00.

Women in 37185 are earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,520 $27,045.00
Male 1,756 $38,765.00
Female 1,764 $22,271.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37185 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 251 $105,638.00
Business and Financial 89 $49,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $74,803.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $0.00
Community and Social Service 201 $6,611.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 215 $26,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 230 $44,611.00
Healthcare Support 87 $10,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $38,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 194 $4,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $23,548.00
Sales 253 $21,994.00
Office and Administrative Support 362 $28,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 102 $38,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $43,864.00
Production 644 $26,758.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $11,542.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37185 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 37185.

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 187 $106,471.00 64 $11,528.00
Business and Financial 61 $67,083.00 28 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $117,813.00 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 167 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $0.00 202 $24,615.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 70 $0.00 160 $42,742.00
Healthcare Support 42 $0.00 45 $32,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $38,167.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $2,499.00 176 $4,548.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 52 $23,871.00
Sales 150 $26,591.00 103 $3,841.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $38,011.00 249 $27,068.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 102 $38,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $53,578.00 54 $0.00
Production 243 $39,397.00 401 $25,537.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $11,396.00 9 $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 3,392 households in 37185, with an average household size of 2.53 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 2,014 families living in the 37185 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 37185:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,606 116 292 1,378
Average Household Size 3.08 3.39 5.01 1.28
Total Families 1,606 116 292 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.34 4.96 0

Poverty

Of the 2,014 families living in 37185, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37185:

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 4,679 housing units in 37185.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,392 72.49%
Vacant 1,287 27.51%

15.39% of the total 4,679 housing units in 37185 are rental units. This is approximately 720 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,583 are occupied by the owner - or 55.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37185 is $752.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37185 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
    89
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    499
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    140
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $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 37185 is $139,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37185 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    440
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    533
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    407
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    416
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    334
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    374
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37185. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37185 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    238
  • 1950 to 1959
    374
  • 1960 to 1969
    579
  • 1970 to 1979
    671
  • 1980 to 1989
    705
  • 1990 to 1999
    840
  • 2000 to 2009
    543
  • 2010 to 2013
    358
  • 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 37185 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    53
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,242
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,397
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    700

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37185 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37185 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37185.

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
    24
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    531
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    466
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    496
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    148
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    256
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    144
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    308
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    388
  • 90 or more minutes
    227

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37185 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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