Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

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2020 Population

114,334

1.62% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

13.7%

1.31% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$55,615

0.544% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$155,100

2.31% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,518

0.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL had a population of 114k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $55,615. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew from 112,508 to 114,334, a 1.62% increase and its median household income grew from $55,314 to $55,615, a 0.544% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.16%).

4.48% of the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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.

98.3% of the residents in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Fortis Institute-Birmingham (256 degrees awarded in 2020) and Brown Beauty Barber School (17 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was $155,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%. Most people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL borders Shelby County PUMA, AL, Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, Trussville, Center Point & Gardendale Cities PUMA, AL, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, and Dallas, Bibb, Marengo, Hale, Sumter, Perry & Greene Counties PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Diversity

Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is home to a population of 114k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.68% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.06k people).

In 2020, there were 1.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56k people) in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.96k 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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,057 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (216 households), and Telugu (212 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
56k ± 1.91k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.4k ± 2.38k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.96k ± 553

2.68%

Hispanic Population

3.06k people

2.68% of the people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,057 households (2.84%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
216 households (0.201%)
Telugu
212 households (0.197%)

4.48% of the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.84% of the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

2.88%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.24k people

As of 2020, 2.68% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents (3.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 2.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 40.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
878 ± 725 people
India
344 ± 455 people
El Salvador
278 ± 409 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 878 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 344 and El Salvador with 278.

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,522 ± 383
Gulf War (1990s)
1,173 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,048 ± 328

Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is $55,615. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

Males in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,367. The income inequality in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL employs 48.5k people. The largest industries in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,752 people), and the highest paying industries are Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($119,975), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,929), and Coal mining ($94,994).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,615

2020 value

± $2,908

0.544%

1 Year Growth

± 6.07%

Households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have a median annual income of $55,615, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,314 in 2019, which represents a 0.544% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$62,579

Average Male Salary in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

± $9,496

$46,367

Average Female Salary in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

± $5,930

In 2020, full-time male employees in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

Asian
$62,893 ± $43,702
White
$50,736 ± $8,193
Two or More Races
$49,147 ± $26,920

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

In 2020, the income inequality in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.9% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL (15.4k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
8,962 ± 845
White
5,231 ± 737
Hispanic
992 ± 306

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

48.5k

2020 Value

0.56%

1 Year growth

± 0.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.56%, from 48.2k employees to 48.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,729 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,577 people), and Cashiers (1,510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (1,729 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,577 people), and Cashiers (1,510 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Logisticians (5.88 times higher than expected), Cutting workers (4.49 times), and Credit counselors & loan officers (4.12 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($255,419), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers ($172,396), and Physicians ($168,793).

Industries

Employment by Industries

48.5k

2020 Value

0.56%

1 Year growth

± 0.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.56%, from 48.2k employees to 48.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,752 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,752 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of Coal mining (15.2 times higher than expected), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing (12.1 times), and Offices of optometrists (4.66 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($119,975), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,929), and Coal mining ($94,994).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

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

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

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

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

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%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alabama

62% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

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

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 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 2020, universities in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL awarded 273 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is skewed towards women, with 170 male students and 425 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Black or African American (213 and 78%), followed by White (43 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 2.93%), and Unknown (4 and 1.47%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis Institute-Birmingham (256 and 93.8%) and Brown Beauty Barber School (17 and 6.23%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Medical Assistant (117 and 42.9%), HVAC Maintenance (56 and 20.5%), and Electrician (26 and 9.52%).

Concentrations

Most Common

HVAC Maintenance
56 degree-majorss awarded
Electrician
26 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Assistant
117 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was HVAC Maintenance with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fortis Institute-Birmingham
256 degrees awarded
Brown Beauty Barber School
17 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis Institute-Birmingham with 256 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

195

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 78 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, which is 0.4 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
213 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Black or African American students. These 213 degrees mean that there were 4.95 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 43 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was $155,100 in 2020, which is 0.675 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $155,100, a 2.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is 71.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$155,100

2020 Median

± $5,454

$151,600

2019 Median

± $4,225

In 2020, the median property value in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew to to $155,100 from the previous year's value of $151,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$55,615

Median Household Income

± $2,908

44.4k

Number of Households

± 1,830

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew to $55,615 from the previous year's value of $55,314.

The following chart displays the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

2020 Homeownership

70.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71.4% of the housing units in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (8.74%)
Worked At Home (4.91%)

In 2020, 84.3% of workers in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.74%) and those who worked at home (4.91%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90.9% of the population of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1534 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 923 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,534 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1,543 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.09%

Uninsured

49%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL declined by 4.21% from 9.49% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.