Prichard, AL

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2023 Population

19,121

1.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.4

1.08% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

32.1%

1.68% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$35,331

2.16% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$79,900

4.86% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,023

0.742% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Prichard, AL had a population of 19.1k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $35,331. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Prichard, AL declined from 19,353 to 19,121, a −1.2% decrease and its median household income declined from $36,110 to $35,331, a −2.16% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prichard, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.04%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.988%), Other (Hispanic) (0.356%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.319%).

None of the households in Prichard, 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.

100% of the residents in Prichard, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prichard, AL are University of Mobile (344 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Prichard, AL was $79,900, and the homeownership rate was 54.4%.

Most people in Prichard, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Prichard, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Prichard, AL is home to a population of 19.1k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.11% of Prichard, AL residents were born outside of the country (21 people).

In 2023, there were 9.81 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (17k people) in Prichard, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.73k White (Non-Hispanic) and 189 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Prichard, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Prichard, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prichard, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 416
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.73k ± 343
Black or African American (Hispanic)
189 ± 207

1.58%

Hispanic Population

302 people

1.58% of the people in Prichard, AL are hispanic (302 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

0.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

0.0362%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 0.11% of Prichard, AL residents (21 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prichard, AL was 0.0362%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
425 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
124 ± 115
Gulf War (1990s)
94 ± 62

Prichard, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Prichard, AL employs 6.02k people. The largest industries in Prichard, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,044 people), Educational Services (846 people), and Manufacturing (723 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,167), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,180), and Transportation & Warehousing ($50,852).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.02k

2023 Value

± 772

−0.742%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Prichard, AL declined at a rate of −0.742%, from 6.07k employees to 6.02k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prichard, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (857 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (610 people), and Material Moving Occupations (607 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prichard, 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

6.02k

2023 Value

± 772

−0.742%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Prichard, AL declined at a rate of −0.742%, from 6.07k employees to 6.02k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prichard, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,044 people), Educational Services (846 people), and Manufacturing (723 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prichard, AL, though some of these residents may live in Prichard, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,410

Median earning men ± $4,343

$28,863

Median earning women ± $5,438

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,433), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,586), and Public Administration ($37,102).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,324), Other Services Except Public Administration ($31,458), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($31,371).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

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 Prichard, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Prichard, AL awarded 344 degrees. The student population of Prichard, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 698 male students and 1,106 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prichard, AL are White (208 and 62.8%), followed by Unknown (54 and 16.3%), Black or African American (51 and 15.4%), and Asian (7 and 2.11%).

The largest universities in Prichard, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Mobile (344 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Prichard, AL are General Business Administration & Management (63 and 18.3%), Registered Nursing (35 and 10.2%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (23 and 6.69%).

The median tuition cost in Prichard, AL for private four year colleges is $23,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Prichard, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,804 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,804 students enrolled in Prichard, AL, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 871 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
45 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Prichard, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Prichard, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mobile

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

344 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mobile with 344 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Prichard, AL, which is 0.445 times less than the 238 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 208 degrees mean that there were 3.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 54 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

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 Prichard, AL was $79,900 in 2023, which is 0.263 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $76,200 to $79,900, a 4.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Prichard, AL is 54.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Prichard, AL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prichard, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Prichard, AL is $35,331. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Prichard, AL was Census Tract 61.03 with a value of $47,855, followed by Census Tract 41 and Census Tract 75, with respective values of $33,661 and $28,656.

Housing

Property

$79,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,663

$3,653

Median Property Taxes

±$479

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 Prichard, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54.4%

Homeownership

2023

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.4% of the housing units in Prichard, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 61.03
Census Tract 41
Census Tract 75

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Prichard, AL was Census Tract 61.03 with a value of $47,855, followed by Census Tract 41 and Census Tract 75, with respective values of $33,661 and $28,656.

The following map shows all of the places in Prichard, 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.

$35,331

Median Household Income

± $7,387

6.72k

Number of Households

± 772

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.72k households in Prichard, AL declined from $35,331 from the previous year's value of $36,110.

The following chart displays the households in Prichard, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prichard, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (86.2%)
Carpooled (5.76%)
Worked At Home (4.49%)

In 2023, 86.2% of workers in Prichard, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.76%) and those who worked at home (4.49%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prichard, AL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Prichard, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

32.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prichard, AL (5.89k out of 18.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prichard, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

84.7% of the population of Prichard, AL has health coverage, with 24% on employee plans, 36.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 9.92% on non-group plans, and 2.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1455 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1948 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 879 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Mobile County, AL.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mobile County, AL

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1,455 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mobile County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.6% were men and 57.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.3%

Uninsured

24%

Employer Coverage

36.7%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

9.92%

Non-Group

2.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prichard, AL declined by 7.02% from 16.4% to 15.3%.

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

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