West Alabama PUMA, AL

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2024 Population

123,579

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

23.1%

3.65% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$43,774

0.529% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$117,100

3.26% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

44,816

2.22% 1-year decline

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1.84% 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 (1,727 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in West Alabama PUMA, AL was $117,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in West Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

West Alabama PUMA, AL borders 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, Southwest Alabama 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 2024, 1.37% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.69k people).

In 2024, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.6k people) in West Alabama PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Spanish (1,496 households), German (129 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (100 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,574

Women

50.8%

60,576

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 123,150 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in 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)
69.6k ± 194
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47k ± 570
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.21k ± 560

2.14%

Hispanic Population

2.64k people

2.14% of the people in West Alabama PUMA, AL are hispanic (2.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
682 ± 639 people
Egypt
67 ± 201 people
Nigeria
65 ± 198 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 682 West Alabama PUMA, AL residents, followed by Egypt with 67 and Nigeria with 65.

Foreign-Born Population

1.37%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.69k people

1.43%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

As of 2024, 1.37% of West Alabama PUMA, AL residents (1.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 1.43%, 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
1,496 households (1.28%)
German
129 households (0.11%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
100 households (0.0855%)

1.84% 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 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Spanish. 1.28% 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
2,194 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,568 ± 339
Gulf War (1990s)
984 ± 227

West Alabama PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

91.9% of the population of West Alabama PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.08%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Alabama PUMA, AL declined by 6.76% from 8.66% to 8.08%.

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.

Economy

The economy of West Alabama PUMA, AL employs 44.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Alabama PUMA, AL were Elementary & secondary schools (3,311 people), Construction (2,290 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,285 people), and the highest paying industries were Other health care services ($145,354), Automotive repair & maintenance ($122,078), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($114,270).

Males in West Alabama PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,081. The income inequality in West Alabama PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,961

Women

49%

22,855

Men

51%

The workforce of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2024 was 44,816 people, with 49% woman, and 51% 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

44.8k

2024 Value

−2.22%

1 Year decline

± −2.22%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.22%, from 45.8k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,440 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,438 people), and Cashiers (1,378 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.8k

2024 Value

−2.22%

1 Year decline

± −2.22%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.22%, from 45.8k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,311 people), Construction (2,290 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,285 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

$43,958

Median earning men ± $2,199

$30,494

Median earning women ± $989

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($56,132), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,814), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,576).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($52,743), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,306), and Manufacturing ($36,045).

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL awarded 1,727 degrees. The student population of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,740 male students and 5,080 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL are White (1,032 and 60.5%), Black or African American (400 and 23.4%), Unknown (173 and 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (49 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of West Alabama (1,727 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Elementary Education & Teaching (301 and 17.4%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (162 and 9.38%), and General Business Administration & Management (162 and 9.38%).

The median tuition cost 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 2024 in West Alabama PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,820 (25.5% men and 74.5% 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 2024 there were 6,820 students enrolled in West Alabama PUMA, AL, 25.5% men and 74.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,768 records, of which 75% were women and 25% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
262 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
142 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
128 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Elementary Education & Teaching with 262 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

1,727 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of West Alabama with 1,727 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 373 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Alabama PUMA, AL, which is 0.275 times less than the 1,354 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,032 degrees mean that there were 2.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 400 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 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,206) 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 2024, 1.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.59% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (37.2k), Some college (22k), and Secondary Education (16.4k).

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 $117,100 in 2024, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,400 to $117,100, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in West Alabama PUMA, AL is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Alabama PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 28.8 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.

Housing

Property

$117,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,717

$34,938

Median Property Taxes

±$1,152

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

73.7%

Homeownership

2024

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.7% of the housing units in West Alabama PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$43,774

Median Household Income

± $1,678

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,518

In 2024, the median household income of the 47.4k households in West Alabama PUMA, AL declined from $43,774 from the previous year's value of $44,007.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2024 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL

0.422

2023 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL

In 2024, the income inequality in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.717% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Alabama PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (7.66%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2024, 85.3% of workers in West Alabama PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.66%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

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

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Alabama PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% 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

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Alabama PUMA, AL (27.1k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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.