Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

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2020 Population

119,335

1.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

30.2

2.03% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

24.5%

2.98% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$43,682

0.055% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$170,400

4.28% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,379

4.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL had a population of 119k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $43,682. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew from 118,041 to 119,335, a 1.1% increase and its median household income grew from $43,658 to $43,682, a 0.055% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%).

7.08% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) 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.

96.8% of the residents in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are The University of Alabama (10,365 degrees awarded in 2020), Stillman College (96 degrees), and University Academy of Hair Design (22 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was $170,400, and the homeownership rate was 47.3%. Most people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL borders Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Diversity

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is home to a population of 119k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.61% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (5.5k people).

In 2020, there were 1.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57k people) in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are Spanish (4,260 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (679 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (514 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
57k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.4k ± 1.31k
White (Hispanic)
3.68k ± 764

4.81%

Hispanic Population

5.74k people

4.81% of the people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are hispanic (5.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,260 households (3.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
679 households (0.605%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
514 households (0.458%)

7.08% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.8% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.5k people

4.88%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.76k people

As of 2020, 4.61% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents (5.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 4.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 30.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 33. But people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents was 30.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,318 ± 886 people
Guatemala
599 ± 599 people
Vietnam
488 ± 541 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,318 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 599 and Vietnam with 488.

Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.8% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,606 ± 218
Gulf War (2001-)
1,531 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
1,336 ± 516

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is $43,682. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

Males in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,464. The income inequality in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL employs 53.4k people. The largest industries in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,128 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,664 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,246 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($151,619), Plastics product manufacturing ($87,472), and Beauty salons ($84,698).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,682

2020 value

± $2,374

0.055%

1 Year Growth

± 7.16%

Households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have a median annual income of $43,682, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,658 in 2019, which represents a 0.055% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$57,627

Average Male Salary in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

± $9,899

$42,464

Average Female Salary in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

± $6,466

In 2020, full-time male employees in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

White
$49,427 ± $8,233
Asian
$37,639 ± $60,641
Other
$35,734 ± $46,016

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL workers was White. These workers were paid 1.31 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

0.484

2019 Wage GINI in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

In 2020, the income inequality in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.65% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL (26.8k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
14,349 ± 1,119
White
10,608 ± 1,056
Hispanic
1,120 ± 298

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.4k

2020 Value

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 51.2k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,527 people), Cashiers (1,875 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,759 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,527 people), Cashiers (1,875 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,759 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Residential advisors (5.15 times higher than expected), Other assemblers and fabricators (4.29 times), and Industrial truck & tractor operators (3.56 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Physicians ($271,409), Property, real estate, & community association managers ($210,596), and Personal financial advisors ($141,798).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.4k

2020 Value

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 51.2k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,128 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,664 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,246 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,128 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,664 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,246 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of Coal mining (10.5 times higher than expected), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8.5 times), and Tire manufacturing (7.81 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($151,619), Plastics product manufacturing ($87,472), and Beauty salons ($84,698).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alabama

62% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

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

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 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

In 2020, universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL awarded 10,483 degrees. The student population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is skewed towards women, with 16,470 male students and 22,128 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are White (8,041 and 79.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,075 and 10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (507 and 5%), and Two or More Races (279 and 2.75%).

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are The University of Alabama (10,365 and 98.9%), Stillman College (96 and 0.916%), and University Academy of Hair Design (22 and 0.21%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are General Marketing & Marketing Management (639 and 6.1%), General Business Administration & Management (618 and 5.9%), and General Finance (602 and 5.74%).

The median tuition costs in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are $9,548 for private four year colleges, and $10,780 and $30,250 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
560 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
431 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
577 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 560 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Alabama
10,365 degrees awarded
Stillman College
96 degrees awarded
University Academy of Hair Design
22 degrees awarded

$10,780

Median In-State Public

$9,548

Median Private

In 2020, the Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Alabama with 10,365 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

4,443

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,040

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 4,443 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, which is 0.736 times less than the 6,040 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
8,041 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,075 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
507 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was White students. These 8,041 degrees mean that there were 7.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,075 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was $170,400 in 2020, which is 0.742 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $170,400, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is 47.3%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$170,400

2020 Median

± $5,174

$163,400

2019 Median

± $3,637

In 2020, the median property value in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew to to $170,400 from the previous year's value of $163,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,682

Median Household Income

± $2,374

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,771

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew to $43,682 from the previous year's value of $43,658.

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

47.3%

2020 Homeownership

48%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 47.3% of the housing units in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (9.49%)
Worked At Home (4.89%)

In 2020, 82.2% of workers in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.49%) and those who worked at home (4.89%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.6% of the population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1534 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 923 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,534 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1,543 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.37%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL declined by 2.44% from 8.57% to 8.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.