37311 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37311, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37311 is a zip code in Bradley County and Hamilton County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, and District 9, with a total population of 30,148 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 37311 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37311.

The estimated population of people living in 37311 is 30,148, with a median age of 33.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37311 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,148
+3.46%
+7.38%
2020
29,139
+3.38%
-
2019
28,187
+1.57%
-
2018
27,752
 -1.15% -
2017
28,075
 - -

Population of 37311 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37311 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
75.9%
78.5%
 -3.31%
Black/African American
8.8%
8.7%
 +1.15%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11%
9.6%
 +14.58%
Asian
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.8%
 +66.67%
Other
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37311 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 37311 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37311 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37311 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.5 -1.47% 32 -2.74% 35.3 +0.57%
2020 34 +1.19% 32.9 +2.49% 35.1 -2.23%
2019 33.6 -0.3% 32.1 +2.23% 35.9 -0.28%
2018 33.7 +2.43% 31.4 +3.29% 36 +2.56%
2017 32.9 - 30.4 - 35.1 -

The median age of the 37311 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 37311 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 2,000 +2.85% 1,503 +8.67% 2,049 1,616
10 to 19 1,986 -2.27% 2,203 +5.35% 1,927 2,315
20 to 29 2,843 +2.1% 2,384 +16.58% 2,892 2,797
30 to 39 1,530 +31.68% 1,860 +10.95% 2,065 2,070
40 to 49 1,758 0.84% 1,792 -0.66% 1,751 1,756
50 to 59 1,602 +3.82% 1,580 +11.68% 1,655 1,761
60 to 69 1,228 -0.12% 1,411 +18.76% 1,222 1,689
70+ 852 +20.23% 1,543 +2.18% 1,024 1,559

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37311 zip code is $42,129.00.

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 37311.

  • Under 25
    $28,488.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,725.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,135.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,655.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37311 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 37311, 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 37311 is currently $56,313.00.

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.

2.16% of households in 37311 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 37311 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37311 is $21,646.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37311 by the total population of 37311.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37311 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37311 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
    9.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37311 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37311 zip over the age of 16 is 24,564.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% 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 37311 is 56.40%.

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 37311 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,323 45.30% 15.10%
20 to 24 years 3,151 69.50% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 2,538 74.30% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 2,072 80.30% 8.90%
35 to 44 years 3,964 73.70% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 3,009 73.90% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 2,013 62.50% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,539 50.70% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 2,388 31.40% 5.20%
75 years and over 1,567 4.60% 25.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37311. 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 20,207 58.70% 6.00%
Black or African American 2,374 60.50% 5.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 190 56.80% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 885 82.70% 4.10%
Two or more races 869 71.20% 12.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,207 66.20% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,122 59.20% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37311 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 37311 is 13,849, with median earnings of $28,335.00.

Women in 37311 are earning approximately 73.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,849 $28,335.00
Male 6,809 $33,850.00
Female 7,040 $24,749.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37311 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 691 $45,750.00
Business and Financial 372 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 272 $48,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $41,797.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $71,550.00
Community and Social Service 293 $28,393.00
Legal 34 $127,955.00
Educational and Library 808 $21,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 319 $3,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 642 $42,262.00
Healthcare Support 279 $21,559.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $7,264.00
Law Enforcement 102 $52,717.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,293 $13,468.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 659 $14,500.00
Personal Care and Service 510 $25,879.00
Sales 1,039 $27,028.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,608 $27,425.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 568 $31,458.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 400 $35,427.00
Production 1,900 $35,687.00
Transportation and Material Moving 491 $37,384.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37311 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 37311.

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 465 $36,042.00 226 $46,500.00
Business and Financial 132 $44,231.00 240 $39,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 227 $39,375.00 45 $64,489.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $41,587.00 33 $50,074.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $73,854.00 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 106 $34,792.00 187 $26,480.00
Legal 19 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 216 $38,571.00 592 $20,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 217 $2,499.00 102 $4,200.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $27,420.00 551 $42,440.00
Healthcare Support 69 $13,601.00 210 $27,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $11,989.00 107 $6,128.00
Law Enforcement 93 $52,962.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 339 $11,250.00 954 $13,636.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 349 $20,786.00 310 $13,413.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $38,359.00 398 $25,545.00
Sales 492 $33,431.00 547 $22,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 267 $36,771.00 1,341 $26,213.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 497 $31,104.00 71 $90,483.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 391 $35,701.00 9 $0.00
Production 1,168 $42,344.00 732 $32,117.00
Transportation and Material Moving 429 $40,475.00 62 $29,274.00

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 11,117 households in 37311, with an average household size of 2.47 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 6,880 families living in the 37311 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 37311:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,241 741 1,898 4,237
Average Household Size 3.07 3.51 3.38 1.27
Total Families 4,241 741 1,898 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.96 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 6,880 families living in 37311, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37311:

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 12,412 housing units in 37311.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,117 89.57%
Vacant 1,295 10.43%

47.07% of the total 12,412 housing units in 37311 are rental units. This is approximately 5,842 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,964 are occupied by the owner - or 39.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37311 is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37311 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
    311
  • Less than $500
    1,091
  • $500 to $999
    3,485
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,167
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    99
  • $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 37311 is $164,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37311 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    246
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    733
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,283
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    853
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    865
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    709
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    242
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37311. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37311 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,070
  • 1940 to 1949
    669
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,356
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,495
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,028
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,873
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,026
  • 2000 to 2009
    956
  • 2010 to 2013
    939
  • 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 37311 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    967
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,993
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,751
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,406

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37311 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37311 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37311.

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
    495
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,593
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,274
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,195
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,195
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    733
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,493
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    366
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    384
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    743
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    352
  • 90 or more minutes
    115

Summary

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