DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

124,785

0.392% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.8%

3.61% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$50,278

6.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$140,600

9.76% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,945

2.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 125k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $50,278. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew from 124,298 to 124,785, a 0.392% increase and its median household income grew from $47,278 to $50,278, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.3%), Other (Hispanic) (6.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), White (Hispanic) (2.27%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

9.68% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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.

96.2% of the residents in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,127 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was $140,600, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL borders Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, Marshall & Madison (Far Southeast) Counties PUMA, AL, Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, Coffee, Franklin & Moore Counties--Tullahoma & Manchester cities PUMA, TN, and Warren, Marion & Sequatchie Counties--McMinnville city PUMA, TN.

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Population & Diversity

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 125k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.03% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.28k people).

In 2023, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.6k Other (Hispanic) and 4.45k Two+ (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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (10,617 households), Other & Unspecified Languages (183 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (110 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,617

Women

50.4%

61,661

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 124,278 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 211
Other (Hispanic)
7.6k ± 1.03k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 289

11%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

11% of the people in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,226 ± 1,376 people
Guatemala
1,758 ± 1,022 people
El Salvador
148 ± 299 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,226 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,758 and El Salvador with 148.

Foreign-Born Population

5.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.28k people

4.94%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.14k people

As of 2023, 5.03% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents (6.28k 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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 4.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,617 households (9.02%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
183 households (0.155%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
110 households (0.0934%)

9.68% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 9.02% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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
2,225 ± 325
Gulf War (2001-)
1,241 ± 233
Gulf War (1990s)
755 ± 181

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL employs 47.9k people. The largest industries in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Construction (3,156 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,033 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,880 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($170,628), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($95,873), and Administration of economic programs & space research ($82,851).

Males in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,729. The income inequality in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,538

Women

44.9%

25,240

Men

55.1%

The workforce of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 45,778 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

47.9k

2022 Value

2.64%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.64%, from 46.7k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,579 people), Cooks (1,262 people), and Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (1,250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.9k

2022 Value

2.64%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.64%, from 46.7k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,156 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,033 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,880 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,589

Median earning men ± $986

$27,981

Median earning women ± $1,491

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($56,399), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,525).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,369), Public Administration ($36,315), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,858).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, 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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL awarded 1,127 degrees. The student population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 902 male students and 1,688 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are White (867 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (156 and 13.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (39 and 3.48%), and Two or More Races (28 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,127 and 100%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (314 and 27.9%), General Studies (189 and 16.8%), and Medical Assistant (111 and 9.85%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,590 students enrolled in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,813 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
189 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
105 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was General Studies with 189 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Alabama Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,127 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Alabama Community College with 1,127 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 434 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, which is 0.626 times less than the 693 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 867 degrees mean that there were 5.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 156 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 ($3,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) 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 2022, 2.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.31% 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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.9k), Some college (20.3k), and Secondary Education (19.5k).

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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was $140,600 in 2023, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $128,100 to $140,600, a 9.76% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is $50,278. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$140,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,634

$35,814

Median Property Taxes

±$1,306

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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76% of the housing units in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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.

$50,278

Median Household Income

± $1,771

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,524

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.1k households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew to $50,278 from the previous year's value of $47,278.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.401

2022 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

0.406

2021 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.25% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (3.99%)

In 2023, 82.7% of workers in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (3.99%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.18% of the workforce in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties 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 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL (23.2k out of 123k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

86.9% of the population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew by 0.342% from 13% to 13.1%.

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