Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

131,170

1.75% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.7

0.235% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.3%

3.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$39,043

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$98,500

9.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,620

2.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL had a population of 131k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $39,043. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL declined from 133,509 to 131,170, a −1.75% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,340 to $39,043, a 7.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), and White (Hispanic) (0.714%).

1.15% of the households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Reid State Technical College (135 degrees awarded in 2021) and Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology (15 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was $98,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL borders Dallas, Bibb, Marengo, Hale, Sumter, Perry & Greene Counties PUMA, AL, Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery (Outer) & Lowndes Counties PUMA, AL, Coffee, Covington, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Baldwin County PUMA, AL, Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL, Escambia County (North) PUMA, FL, Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL, Lauderdale, Newton & Clarke CountiesMeridian City PUMA, MS, and Jones, Wayne, Covington, Greene & Jefferson Davis Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is home to a population of 131k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.707% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (927 people).

In 2021, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.1k people) in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.67k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Spanish (704 households), Arabic (119 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (86 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,657

Women

50.9%

64,345

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 131,002 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.1k ± 134
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.8k ± 635
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.67k ± 213

1.3%

Hispanic Population

1.7k people

1.3% of the people in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are hispanic (1.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
190 ± 338 people
Mexico
134 ± 284 people
Guatemala
110 ± 257 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was China, the natal country of 190 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents, followed by Mexico with 134 and Guatemala with 110.

Foreign-Born Population

0.707%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

927 people

0.794%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2021, 0.707% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents (927 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.794%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
704 households (0.568%)
Arabic
119 households (0.0961%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
86 households (0.0694%)

1.15% of the households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Spanish. 0.568% of the households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,255 ± 333
Gulf War (1990s)
1,404 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
1,026 ± 242

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL employs 41.6k people. The largest industries in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Construction (3,078 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,868 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,163 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($141,647), Architectural, engineering & related services ($88,406), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($88,382).

Males in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,024. The income inequality in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,630

Women

48.4%

21,955

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2020 was 42,585 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

41.6k

2021 Value

−2.27%

1 Year decline

± −2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.27%, from 42.6k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,140 people), Cashiers (1,500 people), and Registered nurses (1,205 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.6k

2021 Value

−2.27%

1 Year decline

± −2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.27%, from 42.6k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,078 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,868 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,091

Median earning men ± $1,600

$26,278

Median earning women ± $1,192

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,868), Information ($54,129), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,790).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($44,722), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,402), and Public Administration ($34,566).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL awarded 150 degrees. The student population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 145 male students and 259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Black or African American (86 and 57.3%), followed by White (57 and 38%), American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 3.33%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.667%).

The largest universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Reid State Technical College (135 and 90%) and Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology (15 and 10%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 and 49.3%), General Cosmetology (31 and 20.7%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (21 and 14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 404 (35.9% men and 64.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 404 students enrolled in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 246 records, of which 81.3% were women and 18.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
74 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
31 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Reid State Technical College
135 degrees awarded
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Reid State Technical College with 135 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, which is 0.282 times less than the 117 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 86 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,125) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.959% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.4k), Some college (20.8k), and Secondary Education (20.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was $98,500 in 2021, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $90,000 to $98,500, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is $39,043. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$98,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,671

$35,119

Median Property Taxes

±$1,099

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,043

Median Household Income

± $1,581

46.7k

Number of Households

± 1,522

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.7k households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL grew to $39,043 from the previous year's value of $36,340.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.937% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (88.8%)
Carpooled (7.55%)
Worked At Home (2%)

In 2021, 88.8% of workers in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.55%) and those who worked at home (2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL (27.1k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL grew by 4.69% from 10.8% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.