37381 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37381, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37381 is a zip code in Bledsoe County and Rhea County, Tennessee, which covers District 2, District 3, District 5, District 1, and District 4, with a total population of 9,856 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 37381 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37381.

The estimated population of people living in 37381 is 9,856, with a median age of 47.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37381 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,856
+2.95%
+3.64%
2020
9,574
+1.01%
-
2019
9,478
+4.1%
-
2018
9,105
 -4.26% -
2017
9,510
 - -

Population of 37381 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37381 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
97%
96.2%
 +0.83%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37381 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 37381 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37381 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37381 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.5 -0.21% 47.1 -0.63% 47.7 0%
2020 47.6 +2.37% 47.4 +5.33% 47.7 +1.49%
2019 46.5 -0.43% 45 +0.67% 47 -0.84%
2018 46.7 +4.71% 44.7 +1.36% 47.4 +3.72%
2017 44.6 - 44.1 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 37381 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 37381 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 9 467 +15.48% 650 -28.45% 535 458
10 to 19 580 +24.58% 564 -22.27% 700 421
20 to 29 540 +20.94% 320 +39.2% 650 442
30 to 39 608 -22.27% 613 -26.8% 468 451
40 to 49 557 +4.25% 569 +34.27% 579 771
50 to 59 654 +24.65% 625 -6.37% 827 581
60 to 69 742 +19.03% 701 +15.22% 824 807
70+ 564 +7.71% 756 1.07% 595 747

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37381 zip code is $48,022.00.

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 37381.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,965.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,879.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,272.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37381 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 37381, 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 37381 is currently $65,387.00.

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.

2.63% of households in 37381 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 37381 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37381 is $27,360.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37381 by the total population of 37381.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37381 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37381 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
    5.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37381 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37381 zip over the age of 16 is 8,179.

Of those people, a total of 47.60% 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 37381 is 42.90%.

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 37381 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 437 59.70% 30.30%
20 to 24 years 294 66.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 798 78.30% 25.90%
30 to 34 years 384 52.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 903 81.60% 11.50%
45 to 54 years 1,752 57.50% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 638 41.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 993 39.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,195 11.40% 11.80%
75 years and over 785 10.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37381. 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 7,989 47.10% 10.30%
Black or African American 65 60.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 122 77.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 35 17.10% 100.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,964 47.10% 10.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37381 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 37381 is 3,511, with median earnings of $34,172.00.

Women in 37381 are earning approximately 72.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,511 $34,172.00
Male 2,128 $41,382.00
Female 1,383 $30,172.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37381 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 236 $65,370.00
Business and Financial 172 $55,765.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 170 $118,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $82,750.00
Community and Social Service 131 $39,375.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 182 $37,905.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 127 $46,736.00
Healthcare Support 113 $22,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $80,469.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 146 $10,804.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $5,625.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00
Sales 467 $23,604.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $42,297.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 411 $29,014.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 205 $41,250.00
Production 295 $30,208.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $74,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37381 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 37381.

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 116 $41,250.00 120 $72,045.00
Business and Financial 72 $0.00 100 $22,315.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 134 $131,047.00 36 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $44,009.00 67 $32,434.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $38,125.00 91 $37,697.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 103 $45,069.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 113 $22,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $80,521.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $0.00 103 $10,335.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $2,499.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Sales 152 $16,875.00 315 $24,574.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $53,958.00 190 $40,270.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 395 $29,177.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 188 $42,174.00 17 $0.00
Production 258 $35,000.00 37 $22,566.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $75,395.00 8 $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 3,959 households in 37381, with an average household size of 2.46 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 2,675 families living in the 37381 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 37381:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,984 216 475 1,284
Average Household Size 2.98 3.26 3.54 1.13
Total Families 1,984 216 475 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.73 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,675 families living in 37381, 12.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37381:

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 5,083 housing units in 37381.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,959 77.89%
Vacant 1,124 22.11%

13.06% of the total 5,083 housing units in 37381 are rental units. This is approximately 664 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,129 are occupied by the owner - or 61.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37381 is $734.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37381 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
    166
  • Less than $500
    143
  • $500 to $999
    453
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    40
  • $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 37381 is $154,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37381 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    553
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    705
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    266
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    495
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    434
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    422
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    238
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37381. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37381 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    228
  • 1940 to 1949
    122
  • 1950 to 1959
    234
  • 1960 to 1969
    351
  • 1970 to 1979
    974
  • 1980 to 1989
    780
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,477
  • 2000 to 2009
    606
  • 2010 to 2013
    311
  • 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 37381 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    222
  • 1 vehicle available
    920
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,693
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,124

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37381 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37381 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37381.

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
    115
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    301
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    205
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    470
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    244
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    257
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    451
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    168
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    266
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    501
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37381 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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