Foley, AL

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2021 Population
20,170
4.31% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
52.9
2.32% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.66%
15.1% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$53,817
11.3% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$205,300
5.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Foley, AL had a population of 20.2k people with a median age of 52.9 and a median household income of $53,817. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Foley, AL grew from 19,337 to 20,170, a 4.31% increase and its median household income grew from $48,373 to $53,817, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Foley, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.06%), White (Hispanic) (4.9%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.03%).

None of the households in Foley, 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.

96.9% of the residents in Foley, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Foley, AL are Fortis College-Foley (66 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Foley, AL was $205,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Foley, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Foley, AL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Foley, AL is home to a population of 20.2k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.89% of Foley, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

In 2021, there were 9.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Foley, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 989 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.9%
2021 Citizenship
96.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Foley, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Foley, AL was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Foley, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    15.8k ± 1.08k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.63k ± 789
  3. White (Hispanic)
    989 ± 597
8.73%
Hispanic Population
1.76k people

In 2021, there were 9.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Foley, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 989 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.73% of the people in Foley, AL are hispanic (1.76k people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

5.89%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.19k people
5.41%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.05k people

As of 2021, 5.89% of Foley, AL residents (1.19k 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 Foley, AL was 5.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    925 ± 336
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    457 ± 226
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    359 ± 273

Foley, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Foley, AL employs 8.4k people. The largest industries in Foley, AL are Accommodation & Food Services (1,418 people), Construction (916 people), and Retail Trade (874 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($95,206), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($63,140), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,086).

Occupations

8.4k
2021 Value
± 1,148
8.04%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Foley, AL grew at a rate of 8.04%, from 7.78k employees to 8.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Foley, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,261 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,129 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (912 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Foley, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

8.4k
2021 Value
± 1,148
8.04%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Foley, AL grew at a rate of 8.04%, from 7.78k employees to 8.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Foley, AL, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,418 people), Construction (916 people), and Retail Trade (874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Foley, AL, though some of these residents may live in Foley, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,571
Median earning men ± $12,803
$27,749
Median earning women ± $3,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,796), Public Administration ($52,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,333), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,225).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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. $48.2B
  2. $20.5B
  3. $19.8B

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.

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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.

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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. $30.3B
  2. $20.6B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
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 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.

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In 2021, universities in Foley, AL awarded 66 degrees. The student population of Foley, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Foley, AL are White (40 and 60.6%), followed by Black or African American (22 and 33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 6.06%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Foley, AL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis College-Foley (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Foley, AL are Medical Assistant (44 and 66.7%) and HVAC Maintenance (22 and 33.3%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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Educational Attainment

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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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Foley, AL was $205,300 in 2021, which is 0.838 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $194,900 to $205,300, a 5.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Foley, AL is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Foley, AL have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Foley, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$205,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$16,447
$6,806
Median Property Taxes
±$884

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

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

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Rent vs Own

73.6%
Homeownership
2021
71.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Foley, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$53,817
Median Household Income
± $4,260
9.24k
Number of Households
± 1,088

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.24k households in Foley, AL grew to $53,817 from the previous year's value of $48,373.

The following chart displays the households in Foley, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Foley, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
  2. Carpooled (8.66%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.37%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Foley, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.66%) and those who worked at home (7.37%).

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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Commute Time

22 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Foley, AL have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Foley, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

9.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Foley, AL (1.93k out of 20k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Foley, 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.

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81.1% of the population of Foley, AL has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see 1450 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.75% increase from the previous year (1425 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2047 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1006 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,450 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baldwin County, AL

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see an average of 1,450 patients per year. This represents a 1.75% increase from the previous year (1,425 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.5% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

18.9%
Uninsured
33.4%
Employer Coverage
10.2%
Medicaid
20.8%
Medicare
14.4%
Non-Group
2.31%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Foley, AL grew by 9.85% from 17.2% to 18.9%.

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

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