Theodore, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population

4,950

3.38% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.6

0.508% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

25.5%

3.72% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,764

2.86% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$151,800

5.05% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,388

5.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Theodore, AL had a population of 4.95k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $60,764. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Theodore, AL declined from 5,123 to 4,950, a −3.38% decrease and its median household income declined from $62,553 to $60,764, a −2.86% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Theodore, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.31%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.01%).

None of the households in Theodore, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Theodore, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Theodore, AL was $151,800, and the homeownership rate was 86.4%.

Most people in Theodore, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Theodore, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Theodore, AL is home to a population of 4.95k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.38% of Theodore, AL residents were born outside of the country (217 people).

In 2023, there were 3.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.27k people) in Theodore, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 921 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 284 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Theodore, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Theodore, AL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Theodore, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 570
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
921 ± 223
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
284 ± 291

3.86%

Hispanic Population

191 people

3.86% of the people in Theodore, AL are hispanic (191 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Theodore, 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

4.38%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

217 people

5.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

262 people

As of 2023, 4.38% of Theodore, AL residents (217 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 Theodore, AL was 5.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
91 ± 57
Gulf War (2001-)
64 ± 67
Gulf War (1990s)
63 ± 47

Theodore, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Theodore, AL employs 2.39k people. The largest industries in Theodore, AL are Construction (379 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (334 people), and Manufacturing (270 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($130,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,243), and Finance & Insurance ($92,243).

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

2.39k

2023 Value

± 414

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 23.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Theodore, AL grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 2.27k employees to 2.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Theodore, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (347 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (288 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (255 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Theodore, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

2.39k

2023 Value

± 414

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 23.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Theodore, AL grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 2.27k employees to 2.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Theodore, AL, are Construction (379 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (334 people), and Manufacturing (270 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Theodore, AL, though some of these residents may live in Theodore, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,838

Median earning men ± $9,410

$24,375

Median earning women ± $14,570

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,234), Manufacturing ($69,110), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($57,852).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($46,250), Manufacturing ($45,368), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,105).

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 Theodore, 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 Theodore, AL was $151,800 in 2023, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $144,500 to $151,800, a 5.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Theodore, AL is 86.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Theodore, AL have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Theodore, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$151,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,333

$1,874

Median Property Taxes

±$378

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

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

Rent vs Own

86.4%

Homeownership

2023

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 86.4% of the housing units in Theodore, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

$60,764

Median Household Income

± $12,114

2.17k

Number of Households

± 402

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.17k households in Theodore, AL declined from $60,764 from the previous year's value of $62,553.

The following chart displays the households in Theodore, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Theodore, 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 (91.3%)
Carpooled (5.46%)
Worked At Home (2.15%)

In 2023, 91.3% of workers in Theodore, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.46%) and those who worked at home (2.15%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Theodore, AL have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Theodore, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Theodore, AL (1.26k out of 4.95k 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 Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

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

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

83.6% of the population of Theodore, AL has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 0.444% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1455 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1948 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 879 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Mobile County, AL.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mobile County, AL

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1,455 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.4%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

0.444%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Theodore, AL declined by 0.66% from 16.5% to 16.4%.

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

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