Whitesboro, AL

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    2024 Population
    1,918
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    45.7
    11.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.86%
    55% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,188
    1.47% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $154,400
    31% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    915
    10% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Whitesboro, 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.

    99.4% of the residents in Whitesboro, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Whitesboro, AL was $154,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

    Most people in Whitesboro, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitesboro, AL was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesAlabamaEtowah County, ALGadsden, ALDeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, ALEtowah & Cherokee Counties PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Whitesboro, AL is home to a population of 1.92k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.626% of Whitesboro, AL residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

    In 2024, there were 88.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.87k people) in Whitesboro, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Whitesboro, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Whitesboro, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitesboro, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.87k ± 410
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      21 ± 24
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      17 ± 25
    1.72%
    Hispanic Population
    33 people

    In 2024, there were 88.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.87k people) in Whitesboro, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.72% of the people in Whitesboro, AL are hispanic (33 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.626%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people
    0.81%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    17 people

    As of 2024, 0.626% of Whitesboro, AL residents (12 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 Whitesboro, AL was 0.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      67 ± 75
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      14 ± 26
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      12 ± 25

    Whitesboro, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.79 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Whitesboro, AL.

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    Health

    96% of the population of Whitesboro, AL has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 7.04% on Medicaid, 22.1% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.46% 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, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.7% 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.

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    Uninsured People

    4.01%
    Uninsured
    50.7%
    Employer Coverage
    7.04%
    Medicaid
    22.1%
    Medicare
    14.7%
    Non-Group
    1.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitesboro, AL grew by 31.6% from 3.05% to 4.01%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Whitesboro, AL employs 915 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Whitesboro, AL were Manufacturing (274 people), Retail Trade (190 people), and Construction (111 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,143), and Manufacturing ($44,583).

    Employment

    Occupations

    915
    2024 Value
    ± 212
    −10%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whitesboro, AL declined at a rate of −10%, from 1.02k employees to 915 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitesboro, AL, are Production Occupations (147 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (122 people), and Material Moving Occupations (115 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitesboro, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    915
    2024 Value
    ± 212
    −10%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whitesboro, AL declined at a rate of −10%, from 1.02k employees to 915 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitesboro, AL, are Manufacturing (274 people), Retail Trade (190 people), and Construction (111 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitesboro, AL, though some of these residents may live in Whitesboro, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,548
    Median earning men ± $10,441
    $31,738
    Median earning women ± $5,991

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($53,636), Construction ($38,750), and Wholesale Trade ($37,083).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,042), Manufacturing ($34,375), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($17,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

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    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Whitesboro, AL was $154,400 in 2024, which is 0.464 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $117,900 to $154,400, a 31% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitesboro, AL is 72.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Whitesboro, AL have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitesboro, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $154,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$44,982
    $533
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$133

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    72.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.6% of the housing units in Whitesboro, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,188
    Median Household Income
    ± $26,341
    734
    Number of Households
    ± 186

    In 2024, the median household income of the 734 households in Whitesboro, AL grew to $67,188 from the previous year's value of $66,215.

    The following chart displays the households in Whitesboro, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Whitesboro, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (91.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (5.6%)
    3. Carpooled (2.97%)

    In 2024, 91.4% of workers in Whitesboro, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.6%) and those who carpooled to work (2.97%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Whitesboro, AL have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.87% of the workforce in Whitesboro, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    3.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitesboro, AL (74 out of 1.92k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 75+ and then Males 35 - 44.

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

    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.

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