West Alabama PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

124,362

0.655% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.7

0.24% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.3%

2.21% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$44,007

4.22% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$113,400

6.08% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

41,720

1.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Alabama PUMA, AL had a population of 124k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $44,007. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Alabama PUMA, AL declined from 125,182 to 124,362, a −0.655% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,226 to $44,007, a 4.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Alabama PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.48%).

2.3% of the households in West 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.

99.1% of the residents in West Alabama PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL are University of West Alabama (1,866 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in West Alabama PUMA, AL was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in West Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

West Alabama PUMA, AL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Cullman, Marion & Winston Counties PUMA, AL, Tuscaloosa County (Outer)--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, Jefferson (Northwest) & Walker Counties--Adamsville, Warrior & Graysville Cities PUMA, AL, Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL, Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes & Perry Counties PUMA, AL, Three Rivers Region--Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette & Monroe Counties PUMA, MS, Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, East Central Region--Jasper, Leake, Kemper, Neshoba, Scott & Smith Counties PUMA, MS, and East Central Region--Clarke, Lauderdale & Newton Counties--Meridian City PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama Mississippi

Population & Diversity

West Alabama PUMA, AL is home to a population of 124k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.43% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.78k people).

In 2023, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.2k people) in West Alabama PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Spanish (2,156 households), German (91 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (56 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,998

Women

50.3%

59,364

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 119,362 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Alabama PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.2k ± 167
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.9k ± 643
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.6k ± 540

2.42%

Hispanic Population

3.01k people

2.42% of the people in West Alabama PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Alabama PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
324 ± 441 people
India
108 ± 255 people
Canada
96 ± 240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 324 West Alabama PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 108 and Canada with 96.

Foreign-Born Population

1.43%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

1.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.86k people

As of 2023, 1.43% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents (1.78k 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 West Alabama PUMA, AL was 1.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,156 households (1.83%)
German
91 households (0.0774%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
56 households (0.0477%)

2.3% of the households in West 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Spanish. 1.83% of the households in West 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
2,443 ± 301
Gulf War (2001-)
1,437 ± 304
Gulf War (1990s)
906 ± 236

West Alabama PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Alabama PUMA, AL employs 41.7k people. The largest industries in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,002 people), Construction (2,498 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,373 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal production & aquaculture ($181,968), Natural gas distribution ($110,307), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($100,347).

Males in West Alabama PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,590. The income inequality in West Alabama PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,861

Women

51.2%

19,878

Men

48.8%

The workforce of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2020 was 40,739 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

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

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

Occupations

41.7k

2022 Value

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 41k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,311 people), Registered nurses (1,264 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,244 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Alabama PUMA, 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

41.7k

2022 Value

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 41k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,002 people), Construction (2,498 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in West Alabama PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,211

Median earning men ± $1,861

$28,419

Median earning women ± $1,443

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,900), Information ($54,352), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,932).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($43,333), Public Administration ($38,346), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,075).

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 West 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

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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

In 2022, universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL awarded 1,866 degrees. The student population of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,442 male students and 4,418 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL are White (1,058 and 57.5%), followed by Black or African American (513 and 27.9%), Unknown (187 and 10.2%), and Two or More Races (33 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of West Alabama (1,866 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Elementary Education & Teaching (311 and 16.7%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (190 and 10.2%), and General Special Education & Teaching (154 and 8.25%).

The median tuition cost in West Alabama PUMA, AL for a public four year colleges is $9,100 for in-state students and $18,200 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in West Alabama PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,860 (24.6% men and 75.4% 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 2022 there were 5,860 students enrolled in West Alabama PUMA, AL, 24.6% men and 75.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,877 records, of which 74.6% were women and 25.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Secondary Education & Teaching
130 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
116 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
279 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Secondary Education & Teaching with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in West Alabama PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of West Alabama

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,866 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of West Alabama with 1,866 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 414 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Alabama PUMA, AL, which is 0.285 times less than the 1,452 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,058 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 513 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 ($9,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,216) 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 2022, 0.908% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% 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 West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (20.6k), and Secondary Education (17.2k).

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 West Alabama PUMA, AL was $113,400 in 2023, which is 0.374 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $106,900 to $113,400, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in West Alabama PUMA, AL is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Alabama PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Alabama PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Alabama PUMA, AL is $44,007. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$113,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,772

$34,466

Median Property Taxes

±$1,168

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.1% of the housing units in West Alabama PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Alabama PUMA, 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.

$44,007

Median Household Income

± $1,851

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,548

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.5k households in West Alabama PUMA, AL grew to $44,007 from the previous year's value of $42,226.

The following chart displays the households in West 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

0.422

2022 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.02% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Alabama PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Alabama PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (8.12%)
Worked At Home (4.23%)

In 2023, 85.6% of workers in West Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.12%) and those who worked at home (4.23%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Alabama PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in West Alabama PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West 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 West 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 West Alabama PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Alabama PUMA, AL (26.4k out of 118k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

91.3% of the population of West Alabama PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.66%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Alabama PUMA, AL declined by 3.97% from 9.02% to 8.66%.

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