Sylacauga, AL

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2023 Population

12,388

0.618% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.4

2.15% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

24.9%

10.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$46,384

0.535% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$156,800

1.38% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

4,923

3.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sylacauga, AL had a population of 12.4k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $46,384. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sylacauga, AL declined from 12,465 to 12,388, a −0.618% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,137 to $46,384, a 0.535% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sylacauga, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), Other (Hispanic) (1.06%), and White (Hispanic) (0.735%).

None of the households in Sylacauga, 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% of the residents in Sylacauga, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Sylacauga, AL was $156,800, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Sylacauga, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sylacauga, AL was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sylacauga, AL is home to a population of 12.4k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.41% of Sylacauga, AL residents were born outside of the country (175 people).

In 2023, there were 2.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.89k people) in Sylacauga, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 327 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Sylacauga, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sylacauga, AL was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sylacauga, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.89k ± 615
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.86k ± 618
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
327 ± 224

1.97%

Hispanic Population

244 people

1.97% of the people in Sylacauga, AL are hispanic (244 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sylacauga, 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
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

1.41%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

175 people

1.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

205 people

As of 2023, 1.41% of Sylacauga, AL residents (175 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sylacauga, AL was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
184 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
129 ± 99
Gulf War (1990s)
57 ± 49

Sylacauga, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sylacauga, AL employs 4.92k people. The largest industries in Sylacauga, AL are Manufacturing (1,093 people), Educational Services (799 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (659 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,917), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,692).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.92k

2023 Value

± 569

−3.66%

1 Year decline

± 16.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sylacauga, AL declined at a rate of −3.66%, from 5.11k employees to 4.92k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sylacauga, AL, are Production Occupations (650 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (648 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sylacauga, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.92k

2023 Value

± 569

−3.66%

1 Year decline

± 16.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sylacauga, AL declined at a rate of −3.66%, from 5.11k employees to 4.92k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sylacauga, AL, are Manufacturing (1,093 people), Educational Services (799 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sylacauga, AL, though some of these residents may live in Sylacauga, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,327

Median earning men ± $3,229

$26,847

Median earning women ± $4,800

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,148), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,887), and Manufacturing ($53,901).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($95,040), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,396), and Construction ($30,938).

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.

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 Sylacauga, 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

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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.

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.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

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 Sylacauga, AL was $156,800 in 2023, which is 0.517 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,000 to $156,800, a 1.38% decrease. The homeownership rate in Sylacauga, AL is 52%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sylacauga, AL have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sylacauga, AL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,783

$2,803

Median Property Taxes

±$385

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

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

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2023

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52% of the housing units in Sylacauga, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sylacauga, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116
Census Tract 120

The following map shows all of the places in Sylacauga, 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.

$46,384

Median Household Income

± $7,560

5.39k

Number of Households

± 576

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.39k households in Sylacauga, AL grew to $46,384 from the previous year's value of $46,137.

The following chart displays the households in Sylacauga, 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

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

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (88.4%)
Carpooled (7.75%)
Worked At Home (2.81%)

In 2023, 88.4% of workers in Sylacauga, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.75%) and those who worked at home (2.81%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sylacauga, AL have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Sylacauga, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sylacauga, AL (3.01k out of 12.1k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sylacauga, 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

92.7% of the population of Sylacauga, AL has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 9.18% on non-group plans, and 0.583% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Talladega County, AL see 3478 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.72% increase from the previous year (3199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3136 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,478 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Talladega County, AL

Primary care physicians in Talladega County, AL see an average of 3,478 patients per year. This represents a 8.72% increase from the previous year (3,199 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Talladega County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.4% were men and 58.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.31%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

9.18%

Non-Group

0.583%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sylacauga, AL declined by 12.2% from 8.32% to 7.31%.

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

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