Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL

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2024 Population

185,818

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

15%

1.94% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,777

6.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$178,100

5.95% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

76,988

0.981% 1-year growth

About

5.81% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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.

97.6% of the residents in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are University of North Alabama (2,252 degrees awarded in 2023), Northwest Shoals Community College (1,238 degrees), and Heritage Christian University (25 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL borders Limestone County PUMA, AL, Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL, Cullman, Marion & Winston Counties PUMA, AL, Northeast Region--Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah & Tishomingo Counties PUMA, MS, Three Rivers Region--Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette & Monroe Counties PUMA, MS, Henderson, Hardin & McNairy Counties PUMA, TN, and Lawrence, Giles & Wayne Counties--Lawrenceburg city PUMA, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 186k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.53% of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.56k people).

In 2024, there were 7.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.56k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (8,812 households), Vietnamese (253 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (183 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

95,335

Women

51.7%

89,160

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 184,495 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 552
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.9k ± 581
Other (Hispanic)
6.56k ± 1.02k

6.43%

Hispanic Population

11.9k people

6.43% of the people in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (11.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,965 ± 1,083 people
Guatemala
1,748 ± 1,022 people
Cuba
552 ± 576 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,965 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,748 and Cuba with 552.

Foreign-Born Population

3.53%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.56k people

3.32%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.14k people

As of 2024, 3.53% of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL residents (6.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was 3.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,812 households (5.01%)
Vietnamese
253 households (0.144%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
183 households (0.104%)

5.81% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 5.01% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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
3,014 ± 374
Gulf War (2001-)
2,239 ± 443
Gulf War (1990s)
1,544 ± 324

Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL.

Economy

The economy of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL employs 77k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL were Restaurants & Food Services (6,437 people), Construction (4,678 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people), and the highest paying industries were Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($135,845), Sewage treatment facilities ($117,623), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($109,717).

Males in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,770. The income inequality in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,217

Women

47%

40,771

Men

53%

The workforce of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL in 2023 was 76,988 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

77k

2023 Value

0.981%

1 Year growth

± 0.981%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.981%, from 76.2k employees to 77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (2,211 people), Cashiers (2,137 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,093 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

77k

2023 Value

0.981%

1 Year growth

± 0.981%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.981%, from 76.2k employees to 77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,437 people), Construction (4,678 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,288

Median earning men ± $1,622

$33,021

Median earning women ± $1,998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,003), Public Administration ($69,888), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,524), Construction ($56,917), and Public Administration ($48,337).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL awarded 3,515 degrees. The student population of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,532 male students and 8,821 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are White (2,632 and 77.5%), Black or African American (352 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (193 and 5.68%), and Two or More Races (89 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of North Alabama (2,252 and 64.1%), Northwest Shoals Community College (1,238 and 35.2%), and Heritage Christian University (25 and 0.711%).

The most popular majors in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are General Business Administration & Management (460 and 13.1%), Registered Nursing (370 and 10.5%), and General Studies (359 and 10.2%).

The median tuition costs in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL are $10,152 for private four year colleges, and $10,200 and $20,400 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,353 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,353 students enrolled in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,276 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
78 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
154 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
104 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was Elementary Education & Teaching with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Alabama
2,252 degrees awarded
Northwest Shoals Community College
1,238 degrees awarded
Heritage Christian University
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Alabama with 2,252 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,320 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, which is 0.601 times less than the 2,195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,632 degrees mean that there were 7.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 352 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2023, 0.924% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.83% 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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (52.2k), Some college (33.3k), and Secondary Education (23.8k).

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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was $178,100 in 2024, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $168,100 to $178,100, a 5.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$178,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,943

$53,021

Median Property Taxes

±$1,716

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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2024

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.2% of the housing units in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,777

Median Household Income

± $1,704

75.5k

Number of Households

± 2,215

In 2024, the median household income of the 75.5k households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL grew to $60,777 from the previous year's value of $57,124.

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2023 Wage GINI in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL

0.432

2022 Wage GINI in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL

In 2023, the income inequality in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (6.72%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (6.72%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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 Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (27.3k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin 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

90.8% of the population of Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

1,571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.18%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL declined by 1.98% from 9.37% to 9.18%.

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