Dothan City PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

199,567

0.731% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ATommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AKatie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.9%

1.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,501

5.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$132,500

4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,538

1.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dothan City PUMA, AL had a population of 200k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $49,501. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dothan City PUMA, AL grew from 198,118 to 199,567, a 0.731% increase and its median household income grew from $47,106 to $49,501, a 5.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dothan City PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.4%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.899%).

4.22% of the households in Dothan City 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.

98.9% of the residents in Dothan City PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Houston, Dale, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (1,070 degrees awarded in 2021), Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (155 degrees), and Fortis College-Dothan (96 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dothan City PUMA, AL was $132,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Dothan City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dothan City PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Dothan City PUMA, AL borders Coffee, Covington, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Russell, Pike, Barbour, Macon & Bullock Counties PUMA, AL, Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, and River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Dothan City PUMA, AL is home to a population of 200k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.4% of Dothan City PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (4.79k people).

In 2021, there were 2.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Dothan City PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.02k 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 Dothan City PUMA, AL are Spanish (5,033 households), German (497 households), and Korean (369 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

102,329

Women

51.3%

97,188

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 199,517 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Dothan City PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dothan City PUMA, AL was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dothan City PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 457
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.8k ± 420
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.02k ± 447

4.36%

Hispanic Population

8.7k people

4.36% of the people in Dothan City PUMA, AL are hispanic (8.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dothan City PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,255 ± 867 people
India
463 ± 528 people
Germany
417 ± 501 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dothan City PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,255 Dothan City PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 463 and Germany with 417.

Foreign-Born Population

2.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

2.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.6k people

As of 2021, 2.4% of Dothan City PUMA, AL residents (4.79k 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 Dothan City PUMA, AL was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,033 households (2.68%)
German
497 households (0.265%)
Korean
369 households (0.197%)

4.22% of the households in Dothan City PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 Dothan City PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.68% of the households in Dothan City 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
5,240 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
4,465 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
3,155 ± 368

Dothan City PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dothan City PUMA, AL employs 78.5k people. The largest industries in Dothan City PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (5,897 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,530 people), and Construction (4,121 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($132,078), Scientific research & development services ($125,956), and Legal services ($99,402).

Males in Dothan City PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,322. The income inequality in Dothan City PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,264

Women

46.7%

41,408

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2020 was 77,672 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dothan City PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

78.5k

2021 Value

1.11%

1 Year growth

± 1.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dothan City PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 77.7k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dothan City PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,993 people), Cashiers (2,613 people), and Retail salespersons (2,357 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dothan City PUMA, 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

78.5k

2021 Value

1.11%

1 Year growth

± 1.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dothan City PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 77.7k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dothan City PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,897 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,530 people), and Construction (4,121 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dothan City PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Dothan City PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,276

Median earning men ± $1,348

$27,422

Median earning women ± $855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,583), and Public Administration ($54,201).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,500), Public Administration ($41,838), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,724).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

N/ATommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

N/AKatie 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.

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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 Dothan City PUMA, AL awarded 1,321 degrees. The student population of Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,644 male students and 3,127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dothan City PUMA, AL are White (817 and 61.9%), followed by Black or African American (365 and 27.7%), Asian (53 and 4.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (52 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in Dothan City PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (1,070 and 81%), Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (155 and 11.7%), and Fortis College-Dothan (96 and 7.27%).

The most popular majors in Houston, Dale, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are General Studies (305 and 23.1%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (155 and 11.7%), and Registered Nursing (114 and 8.63%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,771 students enrolled in Dothan City PUMA, AL, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,742 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
33 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
139 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Houston, Dale, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Houston, Dale, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
1,070 degrees awarded
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
155 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Dothan
96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George C Wallace Community College-Dothan with 1,070 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dothan City PUMA, AL, which is 0.51 times less than the 875 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 817 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 365 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

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% 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 Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.9k), Some college (37.5k), and Secondary Education (27.1k).

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 Dothan City PUMA, AL was $132,500 in 2021, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $127,400 to $132,500, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Dothan City PUMA, AL is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dothan City PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dothan City PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dothan City PUMA, AL is $49,501. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dothan City 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

$132,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,301

$51,548

Median Property Taxes

±$1,207

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 Dothan City PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Dothan City PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dothan City 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 Dothan City 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 Dothan City 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.

$49,501

Median Household Income

± $1,175

77.3k

Number of Households

± 1,577

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.3k households in Dothan City PUMA, AL grew to $49,501 from the previous year's value of $47,106.

The following chart displays the households in Dothan City 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.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2021 Wage GINI in Dothan City PUMA, AL

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Dothan City PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Dothan City PUMA, AL was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.972% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Dothan City PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dothan City PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dothan City PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (3.65%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Dothan City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dothan City PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Dothan City PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dothan City 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 Dothan City PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dothan City PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dothan City PUMA, AL (35.2k out of 196k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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% of the population of Dothan City PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 4.25% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

4.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dothan City PUMA, AL declined by 0.233% from 11% to 11%.

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