Coosa County, AL

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Population

10,955

0.838% growth

Median Age

45.9


Median Household Income

$34,792

9.03% growth

Poverty Rate

14.4%


Number of Employees

3,897

4% growth

Median Property Value

$87,300

14.1% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Coosa County, AL had a population of 11k people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $34,792. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Coosa County, AL grew from 10,864 to 10,955, a 0.838% increase and its median household income grew from $31,910 to $34,792, a 9.03% increase.

The population of Coosa County, AL is 65.3% White Alone, 33.2% Black or African American Alone, and 1.29% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Coosa County, AL speak a non-English language, and 99.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Coosa County, AL is $87,300, and the homeownership rate is 80.3%. Most people in Coosa County, AL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Coosa County, AL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Coosa County, AL employs 3.9k people. The largest industries in Coosa County, AL are Manufacturing (636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (492 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (364 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,938), Wholesale Trade ($51,198), and Educational Services ($39,412).

Median household income in Coosa County, AL is $34,792. Males in Coosa County, AL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,615. The income inequality in Coosa County, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$34,792

2017 value

± $3,587

9.03%

1 Year Growth

± 11.4%

Households in Coosa County, AL have a median annual income of $34,792, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $31,910 in 2016, which represents a 9.03% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,549

Average Male Salary

± $1,465

$40,615

Average Female Salary

± $997

In 2017, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,018 ± $10,489

  2. White

    $47,885 ± $1,063

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $45,909 ± $38,465

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.458

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.343% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9611

  2. Census Tract 9612

  3. Census Tract 9610

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coosa County, AL was Census Tract 9611 with a value of $45,335, followed by Census Tract 9612 and Census Tract 9610, with respective values of $36,023 and $28,962.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Coosa County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coosa County, AL (1.51k out of 10.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    766 ± 181

  2. Black

    739 ± 172

  3. Native American

    8 ± 91

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.9k

2017 Value

± 431

4%

1 Year growth

± 15.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Coosa County, AL grew at a rate of 4%, from 3.75k employees to 3.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coosa County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (487 people), Production Occupations (480 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (438 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coosa County, AL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Coosa County, AL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (487 people), Production Occupations (480 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (438 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Coosa County, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.59 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.12 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.83 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Coosa County, AL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($64,013), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,553), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($59,125).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.9k

2017 Value

± 431

4%

1 Year growth

± 15.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Coosa County, AL grew at a rate of 4%, from 3.75k employees to 3.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coosa County, AL, are Manufacturing (636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (492 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (364 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coosa County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Coosa County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Coosa County, AL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (492 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (364 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Coosa County, AL has an unusually high number of Utilities (3.93 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.89 times), and Manufacturing (1.61 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Coosa County, AL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($59,938), Wholesale Trade ($51,198), and Educational Services ($39,412).

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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

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $40.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $28B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $21.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $40.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($28B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($21.5B).

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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$243B

2015 Value

$367B

Projected 2045 Value

50.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Alabama trade was $243B. This is expected to increase 50.7% to $367B by 2045.

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. Georgia

    $25.3B

  2. Florida

    $16.7B

  3. Tennessee

    $14.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $25.3B, followed by Florida with $16.7B and Tennessee and $14.5B.

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

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Health

90% of the population of Coosa County, AL has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 2.28% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Coosa County, AL see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10581 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.1%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Coosa County, AL see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

10%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

2.28%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coosa County, AL declined by 20.1% from 12.6% to 10%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Greene County

    21.1% prevalence

  2. Perry County

    20.9% prevalence

  3. Sumter County

    20.4% prevalence

Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alabama, at 21.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alabama by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Coosa County, AL is home to a population of 11k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.584% of Coosa County, AL residents were born outside of the country (64 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Coosa County, AL is composed of 7.15k White Alone residents (65.3%), 3.64k Black or African American Alone residents (33.2%), 141 Two or More Races residents (1.29%), 16 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.146%), 8 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.073%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Coosa County, AL are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

46

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

58

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 30.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Coosa County, AL was 45.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 58. But people in Coosa County, AL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Coosa County, AL residents was 45.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.584%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

64 people

1.25%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

136 people

As of 2017, 0.584% of Coosa County, AL residents (64 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coosa County, AL was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    51,837 ± 5,560 people

  2. Guatemala

    11,080 ± 2,581 people

  3. India

    9,229 ± 2,356 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 51,837 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 11,080 and India with 9,229.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2017 Citizenship

98.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.4% of Coosa County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Coosa County, AL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    7.15k ± 18

  2. Black or African American Alone

    3.64k ± 168

  3. Two or More Races

    141 ± 168

In 2017, there were 1.96 times more White Alone residents (7.15k people) in Coosa County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.64k Black or African American Alone and 141 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Coosa County, AL as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Coosa County, AL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Coosa County, AL was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Coosa County, AL are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    391 ± 105

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    198 ± 101

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    100 ± 72

Coosa County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Coosa County, AL was $87,300 in 2017, which is 0.401 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $76,500 to $87,300, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Coosa County, AL is 80.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Coosa County, AL have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Coosa County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$34,792

Median Household Income

± $3,587

4.2k

Number of Households

± 394

In 2017, the median household income of the 4.2k households in Coosa County, AL grew to $34,792 from the previous year's value of $31,910.

The following chart displays the households in Coosa 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 - $15k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$87,300

2017 Median

± $16,101

$76,500

2016 Median

± $9,024

In 2017, the median property value in Coosa County, AL grew to to $87,300 from the previous year's value of $76,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Coosa County, 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 Coosa County, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Coosa County, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coosa County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.3%

2017 Homeownership

79.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.3% of the housing units in Coosa County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Coosa County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coosa County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coosa County, AL have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coosa County, AL have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Coosa County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.2%

  2. Carpooled

    9.73%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.21%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Coosa County, AL was Drove Alone (83.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.73%) and those who Worked At Home (4.21%).

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.

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