Bullock County, AL

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2021 Population

10,386

2.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

2.52% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

30.9%

4.88% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$29,063

14.2% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$72,600

2.94% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bullock County, AL had a population of 10.4k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $29,063. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bullock County, AL grew from 10,173 to 10,386, a 2.09% increase and its median household income declined from $33,866 to $29,063, a −14.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bullock County, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.39%), Other (Hispanic) (3.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%).

None of the households in Bullock County, 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.

99.2% of the residents in Bullock County, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Bullock County, AL was $72,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Bullock County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bullock County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Bullock County, AL borders Barbour County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Pike County, AL, and Russell County, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Bullock County, AL is home to a population of 10.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.2% of Bullock County, AL residents were born outside of the country (125 people).

In 2021, there were 3.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.16k people) in Bullock County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k White (Non-Hispanic) and 456 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Bullock County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bullock County, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bullock County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.16k ± 97
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 86
White (Hispanic)
456 ± 383

8.55%

Hispanic Population

888 people

8.55% of the people in Bullock County, AL are hispanic (888 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bullock County, AL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

125 people

1.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

153 people

As of 2021, 1.2% of Bullock County, AL residents (125 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 Bullock County, AL was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
141 ± 103
Vietnam
58 ± 57
Gulf War (1990s)
32 ± 47

Bullock County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bullock County, AL employs 3.82k people. The largest industries in Bullock County, AL are Manufacturing (1,628 people), Public Administration (341 people), and Educational Services (302 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,063), and Information ($55,781).

Employment

Occupations

3.82k

2021 Value

± 626

−4.72%

1 Year decline

± 22.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bullock County, AL declined at a rate of −4.72%, from 4.01k employees to 3.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bullock County, AL, are Production Occupations (1,041 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (274 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (258 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bullock County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.82k

2021 Value

± 626

−4.72%

1 Year decline

± 22.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bullock County, AL declined at a rate of −4.72%, from 4.01k employees to 3.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bullock County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,628 people), Public Administration (341 people), and Educational Services (302 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bullock County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Bullock County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,984

Median earning men ± $2,881

$21,489

Median earning women ± $2,124

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,250), Construction ($55,223), and Public Administration ($49,390).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,105), and Manufacturing ($26,154).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

40
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
29
Retail Trade
20
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining

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

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 Bullock County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 74.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (24.8%), followed by Other (0.455%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (74.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (24.8%)
Republican Party
Other (0.455%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bullock County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 74.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (24.8%), followed by Other (0.455%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bullock County, AL 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

Completions

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

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Measure

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.

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).

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 Bullock County, AL was $72,600 in 2021, which is 0.296 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $74,800 to $72,600, a 2.94% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bullock County, AL is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bullock County, AL have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bullock County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$72,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,249

$2,220

Median Property Taxes

±$317

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 Bullock County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2021

50.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Bullock County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9525
Census Tract 9521

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bullock County, 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.

$29,063

Median Household Income

± $7,174

3.42k

Number of Households

± 515

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.42k households in Bullock County, AL declined from $29,063 from the previous year's value of $33,866.

The following chart displays the households in Bullock County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bullock County, 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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Walked (1.84%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Bullock County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who walked to work (1.84%).

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

33.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bullock County, AL have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.78% of the workforce in Bullock County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bullock County, AL (3.07k out of 9.91k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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

89.9% of the population of Bullock County, AL has health coverage, with 34% on employee plans, 38.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 5.23% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bullock County, AL see 3367 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.355% decrease from the previous year (3379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4988 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4988 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,367 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bullock County, AL

Primary care physicians in Bullock County, AL see an average of 3,367 patients per year. This represents a 0.355% decrease from the previous year (3,379 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

34%

Employer Coverage

38.8%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

5.23%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bullock County, AL declined by 3.22% from 10.5% to 10.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Bullock County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bullock County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.8% in Bullock County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bullock County, AL.

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