Prichard, AL

Census Place

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2024 Population

18,961

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.8

3.74% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

30.6%

4.64% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$36,588

3.56% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$85,700

7.26% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,931

1.53% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Prichard, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Prichard, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prichard, AL are University of Mobile (309 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Prichard, AL was $85,700, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Prichard, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Prichard, AL was 2 cars per household.

United States Alabama Mobile County, AL Mobile, AL Mobile County (Outer)--Prichard & Saraland Cities PUMA, AL Mobile City (West) & Tillmans Corner CDP PUMA, AL Mobile City (East) PUMA, AL

Population & Diversity

Prichard, AL is home to a population of 19k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.707% of Prichard, AL residents were born outside of the country (134 people).

In 2024, there were 8.72 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.7k people) in Prichard, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.92k White (Non-Hispanic) and 91 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of Prichard, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Prichard, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prichard, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 438
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.92k ± 390
Other (Hispanic)
91 ± 142

0.786%

Hispanic Population

149 people

0.786% of the people in Prichard, AL are hispanic (149 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,867 ± 5,668 people
Guatemala
18,373 ± 3,322 people
Korea
11,536 ± 2,634 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

Foreign-Born Population

0.707%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

134 people

0.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

As of 2024, 0.707% of Prichard, AL residents (134 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 Prichard, AL was 0.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
372 ± 136
Gulf War (1990s)
142 ± 79
Gulf War (2001-)
119 ± 113

Prichard, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Prichard, AL.

Health

86.1% of the population of Prichard, AL has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 36.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.06% 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, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

25.1%

Employer Coverage

36.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.06%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prichard, AL declined by 9.23% from 15.3% to 13.9%.

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

Economy

The economy of Prichard, AL employs 5.93k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Prichard, AL were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,015 people), Retail Trade (769 people), and Educational Services (706 people), and the highest paying industries were Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($155,865), Wholesale Trade ($62,527), and Transportation & Warehousing ($57,350).

Employment

Occupations

5.93k

2024 Value

± 757

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 18.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Prichard, AL declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 6.02k employees to 5.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prichard, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (810 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (633 people), and Material Moving Occupations (569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prichard, 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

5.93k

2024 Value

± 757

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 18.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Prichard, AL declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 6.02k employees to 5.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prichard, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,015 people), Retail Trade (769 people), and Educational Services (706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prichard, AL, though some of these residents may live in Prichard, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,896

Median earning men ± $5,291

$31,131

Median earning women ± $3,272

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($62,880), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,500), and Construction ($49,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,337), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,101).

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 Prichard, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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 2024, universities in Prichard, AL awarded 309 degrees. The student population of Prichard, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 592 male students and 953 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prichard, AL are White (175 and 60.1%), Black or African American (47 and 16.2%), Unknown (45 and 15.5%), and Two or More Races (9 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Prichard, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Mobile (309 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Prichard, AL are General Business Administration & Management (47 and 15.2%), Registered Nursing (43 and 13.9%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (25 and 8.09%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Prichard, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,545 (38.3% men and 61.7% 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 2024 there were 1,545 students enrolled in Prichard, AL, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 832 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
25 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Prichard, AL was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Prichard, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mobile

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

309 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mobile with 309 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 108 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Prichard, AL, which is 0.537 times less than the 201 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 175 degrees mean that there were 3.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 47 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,590) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Prichard, AL was $85,700 in 2024, which is 0.258 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $79,900 to $85,700, a 7.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Prichard, AL is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Prichard, AL have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prichard, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$85,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,982

$3,841

Median Property Taxes

±$529

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

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

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2024

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 55% of the housing units in Prichard, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Prichard, 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.

$36,588

Median Household Income

± $4,417

6.99k

Number of Households

± 738

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.99k households in Prichard, AL grew to $36,588 from the previous year's value of $35,331.

The following chart displays the households in Prichard, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prichard, AL is from Alabama.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Worked At Home (6.06%)
Carpooled (5.82%)

In 2024, 85.1% of workers in Prichard, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.06%) and those who carpooled to work (5.82%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prichard, AL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Prichard, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Prichard, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prichard, AL (5.56k out of 18.1k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prichard, AL is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.