Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

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2020 Population

109,568

0.0557% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.1

0.262% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

11.1%

1.61% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$64,297

2.78% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$173,600

4.58% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,862

2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL had a population of 110k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $64,297. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew from 109,507 to 109,568, a 0.0557% increase and its median household income grew from $62,557 to $64,297, a 2.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.7%), White (Hispanic) (1.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%).

4.11% of the households in Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Shelton State Community College (747 degrees awarded in 2020) and University Academy of Hair Design (476805) (22 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was $173,600, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%.

Most people in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL borders Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, Dallas, Bibb, Marengo, Hale, Sumter, Perry & Greene Counties PUMA, AL, and Starkville, Columbus & West Point Cities PUMA, MS.

Population & Diversity

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.38% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.61k people).

In 2020, there were 3.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.2k people) in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.75k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Spanish (2,551 households), German (515 households), and Russian (271 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,835

Women

51.9%

52,720

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 109,555 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.2k ± 1.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.7k ± 1.22k
White (Hispanic)
1.75k ± 370

2.93%

Hispanic Population

3.21k people

2.93% of the people in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
916 ± 740 people
India
197 ± 344 people
Philippines
133 ± 283 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 916 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 197 and Philippines with 133.

Foreign-Born Population

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.61k people

2.54%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.78k people

As of 2020, 2.38% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents (2.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,551 households (2.47%)
German
515 households (0.499%)
Russian
271 households (0.263%)

4.11% of the households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.47% of the households in Northport City (North & West) 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
2,031 ± 389
Gulf War (2001-)
1,249 ± 458
Gulf War (1990s)
893 ± 202

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL employs 47.9k people. The largest industries in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Construction (4,351 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,426 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,023 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($161,007), Farming ($115,797), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($89,350).

Males in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,822. The income inequality in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,160

Women

46.3%

25,702

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 47,862 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

47.9k

2020 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 46.6k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,598 people), Registered nurses (1,582 people), and Cashiers (1,364 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northport City (North & West) 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

47.9k

2020 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 46.6k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, are Construction (4,351 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,426 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,023 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,379

Median earning men ± $3,028

$32,637

Median earning women ± $1,916

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,644), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,865), and Public Administration ($60,139).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,505), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,440), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,918).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL awarded 769 degrees. The student population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,581 male students and 2,208 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are White (472 and 61.9%), followed by Black or African American (216 and 28.3%), Unknown (43 and 5.64%), and Two or More Races (18 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Shelton State Community College (747 and 97.1%) and University Academy of Hair Design (476805) (22 and 2.86%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are General Studies (128 and 16.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (88 and 11.4%), and Registered Nursing (75 and 9.75%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,789 students enrolled in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,126 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
128 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was General Studies with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shelton State Community College
747 degrees awarded
University Academy of Hair Design (476805)
22 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shelton State Community College with 747 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 317 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, which is 0.701 times less than the 452 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 472 degrees mean that there were 2.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 216 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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 2020, 0.671% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.94% 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (28.1k), Some college (19.2k), and Secondary Education (13.2k).

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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was $173,600 in 2020, which is 0.755 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,000 to $173,600, a 4.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is 83.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is $64,297. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

Housing

Property

$173,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,645

$32,131

Median Property Taxes

±$1,334

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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.2%

Homeownership

2020

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 83.2% of the housing units in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northport City (North & West) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northport City (North & West) 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.

$64,297

Median Household Income

± $2,537

37.9k

Number of Households

± 1,276

In 2020, the median household income of the 37.9k households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew to $64,297 from the previous year's value of $62,557.

The following chart displays the households in Northport City (North & West) 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

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

0.425

2019 Wage GINI in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

In 2020, the income inequality in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.66% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.6%)

In 2020, 83.3% of workers in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.6%).

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

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL (12k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Northport City (North & West) 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

94.1% of the population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1534 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 923 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,534 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1,543 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.88%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL declined by 4.28% from 6.14% to 5.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.