Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

128,432

0.0117% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.1

0.231% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.6%

6.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,691

3.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$161,700

7.37% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

51,186

26.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 128k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $52,691. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL grew from 128,417 to 128,432, a 0.0117% increase and its median household income grew from $51,059 to $52,691, a 3.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), Other (Hispanic) (2.03%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.34%).

4.25% of the households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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.

98.6% of the residents in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are Gadsden State Community College (1,522 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was $161,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL borders DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, Marshall & Madison (Far Southeast) Counties PUMA, AL, Calhoun County PUMA, AL, St. Clair & Blount Counties PUMA, AL, Talladega, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, and Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Southwest)--Floyd, Polk & Haralson Counties PUMA, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 128k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.51% of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.23k people).

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.36k 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 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,886 households), Vietnamese (153 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (150 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,148

Women

51.4%

62,635

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 128,783 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 259
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 351
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.36k ± 385

4.34%

Hispanic Population

5.57k people

4.34% of the people in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (5.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
696 ± 646 people
Guatemala
314 ± 435 people
Canada
236 ± 377 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 696 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 314 and Canada with 236.

Foreign-Born Population

2.51%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.23k people

2.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.95k people

As of 2023, 2.51% of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL residents (3.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was 2.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,886 households (3.2%)
Vietnamese
153 households (0.126%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
150 households (0.124%)

4.25% of the households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.2% of the households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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
2,260 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,420 ± 337
Gulf War (1990s)
1,108 ± 269

Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL employs 51.2k people. The largest industries in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,731 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,508 people), and Construction (3,172 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($105,748), Offices of physicians ($99,523), and Business support services ($94,859).

Males in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,049. The income inequality in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,322

Women

50.7%

19,794

Men

49.3%

The workforce of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 40,116 people, with 50.7% woman, and 49.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

51.2k

2022 Value

26.8%

1 Year growth

± 26.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 26.8%, from 40.4k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,070 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,624 people), and Registered nurses (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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

51.2k

2022 Value

26.8%

1 Year growth

± 26.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 26.8%, from 40.4k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,731 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,508 people), and Construction (3,172 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,091

Median earning men ± $2,535

$32,025

Median earning women ± $1,202

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,482), Public Administration ($58,592), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,989).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($52,778), Public Administration ($48,287), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,059).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

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 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL awarded 1,522 degrees. The student population of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,664 male students and 2,688 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are White (1,083 and 71.8%), followed by Black or African American (255 and 16.9%), Hispanic or Latino (78 and 5.17%), and Two or More Races (49 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Gadsden State Community College (1,522 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL are Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (373 and 24.5%), General Studies (206 and 13.5%), and Welding Technology (88 and 5.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,352 students enrolled in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,988 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
206 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
87 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was General Studies with 206 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Gadsden State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,522 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gadsden State Community College with 1,522 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 850 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL, which is 1.26 times more than the 672 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,083 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 255 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 ($4,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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 2022, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (24.9k), and Secondary Education (18.6k).

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 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was $161,700 in 2023, which is 0.533 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $150,600 to $161,700, a 7.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL is $52,691. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$161,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,399

$37,205

Median Property Taxes

±$1,331

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 Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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.

$52,691

Median Household Income

± $1,737

49.6k

Number of Households

± 1,656

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.6k households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL grew to $52,691 from the previous year's value of $51,059.

The following chart displays the households in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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

0.412

2022 Wage GINI in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.07% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Carpooled (6.98%)
Worked At Home (3.9%)

In 2023, 87.2% of workers in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.98%) and those who worked at home (3.9%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL (21k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Etowah & Cherokee Counties 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

88.4% of the population of Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.988% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

0.988%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Etowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL grew by 1.72% from 11.4% to 11.6%.

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