Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
116,425
1.84% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.7
0.506% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.5%
11.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$50,977
1.69% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$123,200
1.32% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
49,073
2.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL had a population of 116k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $50,977. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL grew from 114,324 to 116,425, a 1.84% increase and its median household income grew from $50,128 to $50,977, a 1.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), White (Hispanic) (1.46%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.41%).

None of the households in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are Jacksonville State University (2,043 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was $123,200, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was 2 cars per household.

Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL borders Birmingham-Hoover, AL, Gadsden, AL, and Talladega-Sylacauga, AL.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.52% of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.94k people).

In 2021, there were 3.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.1k people) in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%
2021 Citizenship
98.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    83.1k ± 257
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.5k ± 393
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.68k ± 405
3.99%
Hispanic Population
4.65k people

In 2021, there were 3.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.1k people) in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.99% of the people in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are hispanic (4.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    47,376 ± 5,318 people
  2. Guatemala
    14,765 ± 2,979 people
  3. Korea
    9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.52%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.94k people
2.49%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.85k people

As of 2021, 2.52% of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL residents (2.94k 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 Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,656 ± 439
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,641 ± 329
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,592 ± 331

Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL employs 49.1k people. The largest industries in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are Manufacturing (8,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,783 people), and Retail Trade (6,291 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,063), Public Administration ($54,012), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,043).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

49.1k
2021 Value
± 1,960
2.44%
1 Year growth
± 5.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 47.9k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,484 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,238 people), and Production Occupations (5,205 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

49.1k
2021 Value
± 1,960
2.44%
1 Year growth
± 5.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 47.9k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, are Manufacturing (8,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,783 people), and Retail Trade (6,291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, though some of these residents may live in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,875
Median earning men ± $1,650
$27,514
Median earning women ± $1,863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,680), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,696), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,212), Public Administration ($40,585), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,776).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 989
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 688
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 584
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.17M
    Manufacturing
  2. $570k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $213k
    Retail Trade

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48.2B
  2. $20.5B
  3. $19.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B
2020 Value in Alabama
$540B
Projected 2050 Value in Alabama
102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.3B
  2. $20.6B
  3. $13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL awarded 2,043 degrees. The student population of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,664 male students and 5,876 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are White (1,501 and 75.6%), followed by Black or African American (336 and 16.9%), Unknown (126 and 6.34%), and Asian (14 and 0.705%).

The largest universities in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL by number of degrees awarded are Jacksonville State University (2,043 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL are Registered Nursing (354 and 17.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (113 and 5.53%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (106 and 5.19%).

The median tuition cost in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL for a public four year colleges is $9,720 for in-state students and $19,440 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,540 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,540 students enrolled in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,096 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 73 degree-majors awarded
  2. 313 degree-majors awarded
  3. 102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 73 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,043 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jacksonville State University with 2,043 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 703 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL, which is 0.525 times less than the 1,340 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,501 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 336 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,196) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was $123,200 in 2021, which is 0.503 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,600 to $123,200, a 1.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is $50,977. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $82,592, followed by Madison County, AL and Limestone County, AL, with respective values of $71,153 and $70,736.

Property

$123,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,191
$31,441
Median Property Taxes
±$1,314

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 Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

71%
Homeownership
2021
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $82,592, followed by Madison County, AL and Limestone County, AL, with respective values of $71,153 and $70,736.

The following map shows all of the counties in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,977
Median Household Income
± $1,889
44.3k
Number of Households
± 1,667

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL grew to $50,977 from the previous year's value of $50,128.

The following chart displays the households in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (84.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.86%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.02%)

In 2021, 84.9% of workers in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.86%) and those who worked at home (3.02%).

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% of the workforce in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL (19.9k out of 113k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL is White, followed by Black 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.

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88.8% of the population of Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.2%
Uninsured
40.9%
Employer Coverage
17.4%
Medicaid
12.7%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
2.23%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL grew by 11.7% from 9.99% to 11.2%.

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

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