38372 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38372, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38372 is a zip code in Hardin County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, and District 10, with a total population of 17,347 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 38372 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38372.

The estimated population of people living in 38372 is 17,347, with a median age of 41.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38372 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,347
+0.9%
-0.10%
2020
17,192
 -0.43% -
2019
17,266
 -1.29% -
2018
17,492
+0.73%
-
2017
17,365
 - -

Population of 38372 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38372 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
90.2%
90.8%
 -0.66%
Black/African American
3.3%
4.5%
 -26.67%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2.6%
 +30.77%
Asian
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.6%
 +233.33%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38372 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 38372 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38372 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38372 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41 -0.73% 39.7 -0.5% 43.5 +1.16%
2020 41.3 -5.92% 39.9 -4.55% 43 -5.08%
2019 43.9 +0.23% 41.8 0% 45.3 +0.22%
2018 43.8 +1.15% 41.8 +1.7% 45.2 +0.22%
2017 43.3 - 41.1 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 38372 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 38372 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 1,170 -9.16% 958 0.050000000000001% 1,066 955
10 to 19 1,144 +5.76% 995 -1.9% 1,204 972
20 to 29 1,097 +2.35% 884 +22.55% 1,119 1,062
30 to 39 848 +14.39% 956 +17.75% 966 1,117
40 to 49 979 +10.88% 1,122 -5.68% 1,088 1,050
50 to 59 1,417 -26.25% 1,149 1.14% 1,073 1,142
60 to 69 844 +26.67% 1,296 -32% 1,084 923
70+ 1,111 -15.89% 1,395 +13.56% 937 1,589

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38372 zip code is $49,401.00.

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 38372.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,444.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,243.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,109.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38372 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 38372, 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 38372 is currently $61,332.00.

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.

2.73% of households in 38372 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 38372 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38372 is $24,758.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38372 by the total population of 38372.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38372 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38372 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
    4.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38372 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38372 zip over the age of 16 is 13,979.

Of those people, a total of 50.60% 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 38372 is 48.70%.

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 38372 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 829 27.90% 17.30%
20 to 24 years 1,170 67.80% 3.30%
25 to 29 years 1,011 83.60% 13.30%
30 to 34 years 853 76.40% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 2,197 76.60% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,107 60.80% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,279 59.60% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 916 41.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,039 17.00% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,578 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38372. 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 13,052 51.10% 3.20%
Black or African American 411 24.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 92 39.10% 0.00%
Asian 45 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 379 63.60% 17.40%
Hispanic or Latino 368 79.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,730 50.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38372 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 38372 is 6,812, with median earnings of $31,452.00.

Women in 38372 are earning approximately 68.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,812 $31,452.00
Male 3,629 $38,125.00
Female 3,183 $26,060.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38372 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 475 $56,401.00
Business and Financial 322 $38,777.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $54,896.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $38,533.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $12,000.00
Community and Social Service 36 $56,000.00
Legal 70 $14,402.00
Educational and Library 368 $26,806.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 526 $49,500.00
Healthcare Support 162 $22,661.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $32,097.00
Food Preparation and Serving 608 $9,819.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $33,672.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $21,184.00
Sales 665 $32,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 659 $30,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 116 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $53,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 207 $44,375.00
Production 821 $33,184.00
Transportation and Material Moving 252 $51,366.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38372 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 38372.

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 314 $55,204.00 161 $66,442.00
Business and Financial 115 $60,972.00 207 $33,051.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $54,896.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $38,125.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $56,583.00 7 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00 63 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $43,750.00 327 $26,476.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $68,929.00 462 $48,088.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 145 $18,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $32,097.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 149 $2,499.00 459 $12,601.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $43,667.00 59 $18,393.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 97 $20,757.00
Sales 276 $34,792.00 389 $25,967.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $28,043.00 495 $32,226.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 116 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $53,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 207 $44,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 674 $34,468.00 147 $27,264.00
Transportation and Material Moving 240 $51,505.00 12 $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 6,678 households in 38372, 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 4,453 families living in the 38372 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 38372:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,255 461 737 2,225
Average Household Size 3.18 3.52 3.08 1.18
Total Families 3,255 461 737 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.68 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 4,453 families living in 38372, 11.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38372:

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 8,612 housing units in 38372.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,678 77.54%
Vacant 1,934 22.46%

19.98% of the total 8,612 housing units in 38372 are rental units. This is approximately 1,721 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,696 are occupied by the owner - or 54.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38372 is $656.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38372 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
    261
  • Less than $500
    498
  • $500 to $999
    1,070
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    136
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $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 38372 is $115,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38372 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    681
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,248
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    933
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    875
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    552
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    338
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38372. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38372 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    236
  • 1940 to 1949
    194
  • 1950 to 1959
    766
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,113
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,055
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,110
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,441
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,196
  • 2010 to 2013
    449
  • 2014 or later
    52

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 38372 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    418
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,227
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,514
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,519

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38372 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38372 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38372.

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
    375
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    952
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,160
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,315
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    445
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    203
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    672
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    302
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    324
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38372 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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