Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

119,221

4.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.998% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.4%

12.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,190

6.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,200

4.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,119

3.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL had a population of 119k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $59,190. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew from 114,334 to 119,221, a 4.27% increase and its median household income grew from $55,615 to $59,190, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Other (Hispanic) (1.64%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%).

4.65% 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.

98.4% 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 (241 degrees awarded in 2021) and Brown Beauty Barber School (21 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was $162,200, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 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

Population & Diversity

Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.67% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.18k people).

In 2021, there were 1.04 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.5k people) in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.53k 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 (3,365 households), Gujarati (336 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (248 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,223

Women

52.2%

56,991

Men

47.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 119,214 inhabitants, with 47.8% men, and 52.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
56.5k ± 2.74k
White (Non-Hispanic)
54.4k ± 2.26k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 581

3.35%

Hispanic Population

3.99k people

3.35% of the people in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.99k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,028 ± 784 people
India
558 ± 579 people
El Salvador
298 ± 423 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,028 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 558 and El Salvador with 298.

Foreign-Born Population

2.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.18k people

2.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

As of 2021, 2.67% of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL residents (3.18k 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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 2.68%, 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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,365 households (3.01%)
Gujarati
336 households (0.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
248 households (0.222%)

4.65% 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.01% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,348 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
1,309 ± 324
Gulf War (2001-)
1,226 ± 373

Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL employs 50.1k 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 (3,706 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,019 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,944 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($126,722), Computer Systems Design ($106,414), and National security & international affairs ($105,003).

Males in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,974. The income inequality in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,717

Women

53%

22,801

Men

47%

The workforce of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL in 2020 was 48,518 people, with 53% woman, and 47% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

50.1k

2021 Value

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 48.5k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,690 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,369 people), and Cashiers (1,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.1k

2021 Value

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 48.5k employees to 50.1k 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 (3,706 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,019 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,944 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,757

Median earning men ± $2,976

$35,783

Median earning women ± $2,119

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($68,347), Public Administration ($62,924), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,368).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($63,761), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,413).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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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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 $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.

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.

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
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$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).

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%).

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 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.

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 2021, universities in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL awarded 262 degrees. The student population of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 336 male students and 838 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Black or African American (215 and 82.1%), followed by White (29 and 11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 3.05%), and Two or More Races (6 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis Institute-Birmingham (241 and 92%) and Brown Beauty Barber School (21 and 8.02%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL are Medical Assistant (99 and 37.8%), HVAC Maintenance (55 and 21%), and Medical Insurance Specialist (33 and 12.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,174 (28.6% men and 71.4% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,174 students enrolled in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, 28.6% men and 71.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 986 records, of which 72.6% were women and 27.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

HVAC Maintenance
55 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
33 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
99 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, 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 55 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fortis Institute-Birmingham
241 degrees awarded
Brown Beauty Barber School
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis Institute-Birmingham with 241 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 75 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, which is 0.401 times less than the 187 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 215 degrees mean that there were 7.41 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 29 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,497) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($158) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,065) 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 2021, 0.925% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.791% 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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.4k), Some college (22.6k), and Secondary Education (13.9k).

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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was $162,200 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,100 to $162,200, a 4.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 27.1 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.

Median household income in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL is $59,190. In 2021, 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 $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$162,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,101

$32,213

Median Property Taxes

±$1,701

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 Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2021

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72% 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 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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 2021, 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 $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities 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.

$59,190

Median Household Income

± $3,065

44.8k

Number of Households

± 1,929

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.8k households in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew to $59,190 from the previous year's value of $55,615.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL

0.424

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.27% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.81%)
Worked At Home (7.22%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.81%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL (18.1k out of 117k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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

90.2% of the population of Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.78% 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 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.8%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL grew by 7.8% from 9.09% to 9.8%.

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.