Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

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2024 Population

127,530

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

20.7%

6% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$47,607

3.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$126,100

6.32% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

42,440

1.87% 1-year growth

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1.59% of the households in Southwest Alabama 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.

99.7% of the residents in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Reid State Technical College (136 degrees awarded in 2023) and Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology (34 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was $126,100, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL borders West Alabama PUMA, AL, Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes & Perry Counties PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Baldwin County (North)--Daphne, Fairhope & Spanish Fort Cities PUMA, AL, Mobile County (Outer)--Prichard & Saraland Cities PUMA, AL, Escambia County (North) PUMA, FL, Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL, East Central Region--Clarke, Lauderdale & Newton Counties--Meridian City PUMA, MS, and South Region--Covington, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones & Wayne Counties PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is home to a population of 128k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.714% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (911 people).

In 2024, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.2k people) in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.93k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Spanish (1,163 households), Navajo (144 households), and German (92 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,195

Women

51.5%

62,388

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 128,583 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2024 Citizenship

99.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.7% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.2k ± 189
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.4k ± 710
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 715

1.26%

Hispanic Population

1.61k people

1.26% of the people in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are hispanic (1.61k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
123 ± 272 people
Philippines
107 ± 254 people
Mexico
105 ± 251 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Guatemala, the natal country of 123 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents, followed by Philippines with 107 and Mexico with 105.

Foreign-Born Population

0.714%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

911 people

0.748%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

962 people

As of 2024, 0.714% of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL residents (911 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 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.748%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,163 households (0.964%)
Navajo
144 households (0.119%)
German
92 households (0.0763%)

1.59% of the households in Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was Spanish. 0.964% of the households in Southwest Alabama 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-)
1,252 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
1,245 ± 274

Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL employs 42.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL were Construction (3,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,968 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,112 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($133,575), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($95,527), and Support activities for mining ($95,412).

Males in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,237. The income inequality in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,048

Women

47.2%

22,392

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 was 42,440 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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

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

Occupations

42.4k

2023 Value

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 1.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 41.7k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,189 people), Cashiers (1,331 people), and Registered nurses (1,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Alabama 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

42.4k

2023 Value

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 1.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 41.7k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,968 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,567

Median earning men ± $2,140

$32,100

Median earning women ± $1,421

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($65,824), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,801), and Manufacturing ($60,325).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($46,768), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,586), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,132).

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 Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL awarded 170 degrees. The student population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 226 male students and 452 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are Black or African American (102 and 60.4%), White (61 and 36.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (3 and 1.78%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.592%).

The largest universities in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Reid State Technical College (136 and 80%) and Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology (34 and 20%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL are General Cosmetology (42 and 24.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 and 22.4%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (27 and 15.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 678 (33.3% men and 66.7% 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

In 2023 there were 678 students enrolled in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, 33.3% men and 66.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 429 records, of which 70.6% were women and 29.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
42 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
38 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was General Cosmetology with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Reid State Technical College
136 degrees awarded
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Reid State Technical College with 136 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 55 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, which is 0.478 times less than the 115 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 102 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 61 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 ($4,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,125) 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, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% 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 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (44.9k), Some college (20.8k), and Secondary Education (18.5k).

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 Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was $126,100 in 2024, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $118,600 to $126,100, a 6.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$126,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,073

$36,045

Median Property Taxes

±$1,226

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

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

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75% of the housing units in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Alabama 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.

$47,607

Median Household Income

± $1,688

48.1k

Number of Households

± 1,572

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.1k households in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL grew to $47,607 from the previous year's value of $45,907.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Alabama 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2023 Wage GINI in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

0.416

2022 Wage GINI in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

In 2023, the income inequality in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.838% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Carpooled (6.48%)
Worked At Home (4.04%)

In 2024, 87.2% of workers in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.48%) and those who worked at home (4.04%).

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

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.79% of the workforce in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL (25.6k out of 124k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Alabama PUMA, 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.

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

91.6% of the population of Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.41% 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, 47.4% were men and 52.6% 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 23.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.39%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL declined by 11.9% from 9.52% to 8.39%.

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