Alabaster, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population

33,633

0.646% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

1% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.32%

8.69% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$90,163

0.828% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$242,600

6.73% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,105

1.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Alabaster, AL had a population of 33.6k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $90,163. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Alabaster, AL grew from 33,417 to 33,633, a 0.646% increase and its median household income grew from $89,423 to $90,163, a 0.828% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alabaster, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Other (Hispanic) (3.98%), White (Hispanic) (3.63%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

None of the households in Alabaster, 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.

96.4% of the residents in Alabaster, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alabaster, AL are Mitchell Cosmetology College (9 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2023, the median property value in Alabaster, AL was $242,600, and the homeownership rate was 86.5%.

Most people in Alabaster, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Alabaster, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Alabaster, AL is home to a population of 33.6k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.17% of Alabaster, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.08k people).

In 2023, there were 4.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in Alabaster, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.34k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Alabaster, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Alabaster, AL was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alabaster, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 1.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.96k ± 835
Other (Hispanic)
1.34k ± 466

10.7%

Hispanic Population

3.59k people

10.7% of the people in Alabaster, AL are hispanic (3.59k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alabaster, 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
52,201 ± 5,580 people
Guatemala
19,759 ± 3,444 people
Korea
10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

Foreign-Born Population

6.17%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.08k people

5.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

As of 2023, 6.17% of Alabaster, AL residents (2.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alabaster, AL was 5.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
490 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
269 ± 119
Gulf War (2001-)
266 ± 111

Alabaster, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alabaster, AL employs 17.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Alabaster, AL were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,168 people), Educational Services (2,142 people), and Retail Trade (1,975 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($126,667), Utilities ($121,691), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($116,389).

Employment

Occupations

17.1k

2023 Value

± 1,081

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 8.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alabaster, AL declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 17.3k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alabaster, AL, are Management Occupations (1,901 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,835 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,567 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alabaster, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

17.1k

2023 Value

± 1,081

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 8.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alabaster, AL declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 17.3k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alabaster, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,168 people), Educational Services (2,142 people), and Retail Trade (1,975 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alabaster, AL, though some of these residents may live in Alabaster, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,340

Median earning men ± $3,709

$41,499

Median earning women ± $3,767

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($117,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($91,429), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($88,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($90,521), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,031), and Public Administration ($58,911).

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 Alabaster, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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 2018, universities in Alabaster, AL awarded 9 degrees. The student population of Alabaster, AL in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alabaster, AL are White (8 and 88.9%), followed by Two or More Races (1 and 11.1%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Alabaster, AL by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Cosmetology College (9 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alabaster, AL are General Cosmetology (9 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 18 students enrolled in Alabaster, AL, 5.56% men and 94.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

9 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Alabaster, AL was General Cosmetology with 9 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Mitchell Cosmetology College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

9 degrees awarded

In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Cosmetology College with 9 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2018, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alabaster, AL, which is 0 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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 Alabaster, AL was $242,600 in 2023, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $227,300 to $242,600, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Alabaster, AL is 86.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Alabaster, AL have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alabaster, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$242,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,665

$10,313

Median Property Taxes

±$833

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 Alabaster, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

86.5%

Homeownership

2023

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 86.5% of the housing units in Alabaster, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

$90,163

Median Household Income

± $5,451

11.9k

Number of Households

± 862

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Alabaster, AL grew to $90,163 from the previous year's value of $89,423.

The following chart displays the households in Alabaster, 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

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

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 (74.7%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)
Carpooled (8.95%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in Alabaster, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.95%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alabaster, AL have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Alabaster, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alabaster, AL (1.77k out of 33.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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

91.5% of the population of Alabaster, AL has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 8.46% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 740 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.52%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

8.46%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alabaster, AL grew by 4.24% from 8.18% to 8.52%.

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

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