Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL

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2024 Population

135,955

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

10.8%

1.61% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$80,539

6.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$232,700

6.79% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,049

1.2% 1-year growth

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8.84% of the households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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.

97.1% of the residents in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are University of Montevallo (620 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was $232,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL borders St. Clair & Blount Counties PUMA, AL, West Alabama PUMA, AL, Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL, Talladega, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes & Perry Counties PUMA, AL, Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, and Tallapoosa, Chambers, Macon, Coosa & Bullock Counties PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL is home to a population of 136k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.69% of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.38k people).

In 2024, there were 5.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.4k people) in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are Spanish (9,356 households), Arabic (685 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (445 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,674

Women

50.8%

65,520

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 133,194 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.1%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.1% of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.4k ± 1.79k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 1.15k
White (Hispanic)
4.8k ± 818

9.23%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

9.23% of the people in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,429 ± 1,419 people
El Salvador
412 ± 498 people
Yemen
298 ± 423 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,429 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL residents, followed by El Salvador with 412 and Yemen with 298.

Foreign-Born Population

4.69%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.38k people

5.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.74k people

As of 2024, 4.69% of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL residents (6.38k 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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was 5.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,356 households (7.29%)
Arabic
685 households (0.534%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
445 households (0.347%)

8.84% of the households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was Spanish. 7.29% of the households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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
1,852 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
1,613 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
1,205 ± 324

Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL.

Economy

The economy of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL employs 59k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL were Construction (5,057 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,295 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,046 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of companies & enterprises ($198,578), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($184,307), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($182,298).

Males in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,088. The income inequality in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,583

Women

45%

32,466

Men

55%

The workforce of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL in 2023 was 59,049 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59k

2023 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 58.4k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,693 people), Other managers (1,627 people), and Retail salespersons (1,574 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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

59k

2023 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 58.4k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, are Construction (5,057 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,295 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,046 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,639

Median earning men ± $2,191

$40,627

Median earning women ± $1,577

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,148), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,649), and Information ($77,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,010), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,619).

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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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

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 2023, universities in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL awarded 620 degrees. The student population of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,112 male students and 1,830 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are White (427 and 71.2%), Black or African American (104 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.83%), and Two or More Races (22 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Montevallo (620 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL are General Business Administration & Management (70 and 11.3%), Elementary Education & Teaching (46 and 7.42%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (46 and 7.42%).

The median tuition cost in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL for a public four year colleges is $12,090 for in-state students and $25,110 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,942 (37.8% men and 62.2% 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 2,942 students enrolled in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,790 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
38 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
38 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was General Art Studies with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Montevallo

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

620 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Montevallo with 620 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 210 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, which is 0.512 times less than the 410 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 427 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 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 ($12,090) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,020) 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, 0.54% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.817% 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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.5k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was $232,700 in 2024, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $217,900 to $232,700, a 6.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$232,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,027

$40,904

Median Property Taxes

±$1,514

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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 81.2% of the housing units in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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.

$80,539

Median Household Income

± $2,205

50.4k

Number of Households

± 1,760

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.4k households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL grew to $80,539 from the previous year's value of $75,484.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL

In 2023, the income inequality in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.577% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)
Carpooled (9.08%)

In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.08%).

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

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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 Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL (14.3k out of 132k 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 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities 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

91.2% of the population of Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.5% 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, 49% were men and 51% 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 24.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.83%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL grew by 1.94% from 8.66% to 8.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.