Limestone County PUMA, AL

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2022 Population

104,199

49.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.2

0.248% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

11.2%

20.3% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$80,146

4.78% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$229,400

22.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,166

47.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Limestone County PUMA, AL had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $80,146. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Limestone County PUMA, AL declined from 207,326 to 104,199, a −49.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,493 to $80,146, a 4.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Limestone County PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%), Other (Hispanic) (2.38%), and White (Hispanic) (2.11%).

6.54% of the households in Limestone County 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.

98.3% of the residents in Limestone County PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Limestone County PUMA, AL are John C Calhoun State Community College (3,268 degrees awarded in 2022) and Athens State University (842 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Limestone County PUMA, AL was $229,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Limestone County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Limestone County PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Limestone County PUMA, AL borders Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL, Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL, Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, Huntsville (North & Far West), Madison (East) & Triana Cities PUMA, AL, Lawrence, Giles & Wayne Counties--Lawrenceburg city PUMA, TN, and Bedford, Lincoln & Marshall Counties--Shelbyville & Lewisburg cities PUMA, TN.

United States Alabama Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Limestone County PUMA, AL is home to a population of 104k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.8% of Limestone County PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.96k people).

In 2022, there were 5.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.8k people) in Limestone County PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.77k 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 Limestone County PUMA, AL are Spanish (4,169 households), Hindi (495 households), and German (392 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,983

Women

51.1%

52,721

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,704 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Limestone County PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Limestone County PUMA, AL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Limestone County PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.8k ± 447
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 443
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 629

6.32%

Hispanic Population

6.59k people

6.32% of the people in Limestone County PUMA, AL are hispanic (6.59k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
612 ± 606 people
Guatemala
554 ± 576 people
India
323 ± 441 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Limestone County PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 612 Limestone County PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 554 and India with 323.

Foreign-Born Population

3.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.96k people

3.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.4k people

As of 2022, 3.8% of Limestone County PUMA, AL residents (3.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Limestone County PUMA, AL was 3.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,169 households (4.23%)
Hindi
495 households (0.503%)
German
392 households (0.398%)

6.54% of the households in Limestone County 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Limestone County PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4.23% of the households in Limestone County 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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,343 ± 375
Vietnam
1,931 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
1,464 ± 366

Limestone County PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Limestone County PUMA, AL employs 50.2k people. The largest industries in Limestone County PUMA, AL are Construction (3,732 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,905 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,364 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmacies & drug stores ($171,423), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($157,426), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($135,247).

Males in Limestone County PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,735. The income inequality in Limestone County PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,308

Women

47.1%

47,580

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Limestone County PUMA, AL in 2020 was 89,888 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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

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Occupations

50.2k

2022 Value

−47.3%

1 Year decline

± −47.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Limestone County PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −47.3%, from 95.3k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Limestone County PUMA, AL, are Other managers (1,409 people), Registered nurses (1,321 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Limestone County 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.2k

2022 Value

−47.3%

1 Year decline

± −47.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Limestone County PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −47.3%, from 95.3k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Limestone County PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,732 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,905 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,364 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Limestone County PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Limestone County PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,277

Median earning men ± $3,280

$38,589

Median earning women ± $1,443

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($93,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,053), and Public Administration ($90,647).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($58,454), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,398), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,833).

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 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Limestone County PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Limestone County PUMA, AL awarded 4,110 degrees. The student population of Limestone County PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,585 male students and 6,472 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Limestone County PUMA, AL are White (2,877 and 70.4%), followed by Black or African American (478 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (230 and 5.62%), and Two or More Races (228 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Limestone County PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are John C Calhoun State Community College (3,268 and 79.5%) and Athens State University (842 and 20.5%).

The most popular majors in Limestone County PUMA, AL are General Studies (1,660 and 40.4%), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (529 and 12.9%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (321 and 7.81%).

The median tuition cost in Limestone County PUMA, AL for a public four year colleges is $7,230 for in-state students and $14,460 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 11,057 students enrolled in Limestone County PUMA, AL, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,475 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
130 degrees awarded
General Studies
897 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
145 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Limestone County PUMA, AL was Registered Nursing with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Limestone County PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

John C Calhoun State Community College
3,268 degrees awarded
Athens State University
842 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John C Calhoun State Community College with 3,268 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,851 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Limestone County PUMA, AL, which is 0.819 times less than the 2,259 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 2,877 degrees mean that there were 6.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 478 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, 4-year or above ($7,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,650) 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, 1.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.966% 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 Limestone County PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.1k), Some college (18.9k), and Bachelors Degree (17.1k).

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 Limestone County PUMA, AL was $229,400 in 2022, which is 0.814 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $187,900 to $229,400, a 22.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Limestone County PUMA, AL is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Limestone County PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Limestone County PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Limestone County PUMA, AL is $80,146. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Limestone County PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $99,892, followed by Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL and Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $91,916 and $91,201.

Housing

Property

$229,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,720

$29,968

Median Property Taxes

±$1,410

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2022

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77.7% of the housing units in Limestone County PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Limestone County 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Limestone County PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $99,892, followed by Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL and Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $91,916 and $91,201.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Limestone County 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.

$80,146

Median Household Income

± $4,029

38.6k

Number of Households

± 1,799

In 2022, the median household income of the 38.6k households in Limestone County PUMA, AL grew to $80,146 from the previous year's value of $76,493.

The following chart displays the households in Limestone County 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

0.421

2022 Wage GINI in Limestone County PUMA, AL

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Limestone County PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in Limestone County PUMA, AL was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.77% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Limestone County PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Limestone County PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Worked At Home (7.83%)
Carpooled (6.41%)

In 2022, 84.1% of workers in Limestone County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.83%) and those who carpooled to work (6.41%).

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

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Limestone County PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Limestone County PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Limestone County PUMA, AL (11.3k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Limestone County 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

91.8% of the population of Limestone County PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.92% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.19%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Limestone County PUMA, AL grew by 10.1% from 7.44% to 8.19%.

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