Penton, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population
128
96.9% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
66
0.61% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.4%
6.64% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$31,186
NaNy% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$9,999
NaNy% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
50
85.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Penton, AL had a population of 128 people with a median age of 66 and a median household income of $31,186. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Penton, AL grew from 65 to 128, a 96.9% increase and its median household income grew from $N/A to $31,186, a NaNy% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Penton, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (7.03%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Penton, 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.

100% of the residents in Penton, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Penton, AL was $9,999, and the homeownership rate was 88.6%.

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Population & Diversity

Penton, AL is home to a population of 128 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Penton, AL residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112 people) in Penton, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 7 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Penton, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Penton, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Penton, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    112 ± 119
  2. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    9 ± 15
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    7 ± 18

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112 people) in Penton, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 7 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Penton, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    52,201 ± 5,580 people
  2. Guatemala
    19,759 ± 3,444 people
  3. Korea
    10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    5 ± 23
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 18
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 23

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

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Economy

The economy of Penton, AL employs 50 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Penton, AL were Manufacturing (35 people), Retail Trade (10 people), and Educational Services (5 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A), Health Care & Social Assistance ($N/A), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

50
2023 Value
± 105
85.2%
1 Year growth
± 222%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Penton, AL grew at a rate of 85.2%, from 27 employees to 50 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Penton, AL, are Production Occupations (35 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (5 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Penton, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50
2023 Value
± 105
85.2%
1 Year growth
± 222%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Penton, AL grew at a rate of 85.2%, from 27 employees to 50 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Penton, AL, are Manufacturing (35 people), Retail Trade (10 people), and Educational Services (5 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Penton, AL, though some of these residents may live in Penton, 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

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Median earning men ± $N/A
$N/A
Median earning women ± $N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

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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.

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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

Voting results are not available for Penton, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

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 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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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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Housing & Living

The median property value in Penton, AL was $9,999 in 2023, which is 0.033 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $N/A to $9,999, a InfinityM% increase. The homeownership rate in Penton, AL is 88.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$9,999
Median Property Value 2023
±$N/A
$70
Median Property Taxes
±$77

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

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

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$31,186
Median Household Income
± $26,241
79
Number of Households
± 82

In 2023, the median household income of the 79 households in Penton, AL grew to $31,186 from the previous year's value of $N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Penton, 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 $25k - $30k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Penton, AL is from Alabama.
0.456
2023 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (100%)
  2. Carpooled (0%)
  3. Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 100% of workers in Penton, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (0%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

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

N/A minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Penton, AL have a shorter commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Penton, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Penton, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Penton, AL have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Penton, AL (21 out of 128 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Penton, AL is White, followed by Other and Black.

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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Health

100% of the population of Penton, AL has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 30.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 740 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 0% under 18 years, 3.91% between 18 and 34 years, 21.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 74.2% over 64 years.

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

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

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
44.5%
Employer Coverage
10.9%
Medicaid
30.5%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Penton, AL stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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