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
2023 Employed Population
45,832
9.86% 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 Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.416%).

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 (1,664 degrees awarded in 2023).

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.

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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 2.08k 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 (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
63,178
Women
51.1%
60,560
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 123,738 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Alabama PUMA, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    70.2k ± 167
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    47.9k ± 643
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.08k ± 503
2.42%
Hispanic Population
3.01k 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 2.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    712 ± 653 people
  2. Guatemala
    287 ± 415 people
  3. Honduras
    81 ± 221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 712 West Alabama PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 287 and Honduras with 81.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,156 households (1.83%)
  2. German
    91 households (0.0774%)
  3. 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,443 ± 301
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,437 ± 304
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of West Alabama PUMA, AL employs 45.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Alabama PUMA, AL were Elementary & secondary schools (3,113 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,553 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,424 people), and the highest paying industries were Other health care services ($118,162), Animal production & aquaculture ($116,590), and Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products ($105,206).

Males in West Alabama PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,992. 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
22,565
Women
49.2%
23,267
Men
50.8%

The workforce of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 was 45,832 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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Occupations

45.8k
2023 Value
9.86%
1 Year growth
± 9.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 9.86%, from 41.7k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Cashiers (1,628 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,619 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,319 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Alabama PUMA, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.8k
2023 Value
9.86%
1 Year growth
± 9.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Alabama PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 9.86%, from 41.7k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Alabama PUMA, AL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,113 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,553 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,424 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.

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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).

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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%.

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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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL awarded 1,664 degrees. The student population of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,551 male students and 4,643 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL are White (975 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (415 and 25.3%), Unknown (184 and 11.2%), and Two or More Races (29 and 1.77%).

The largest universities in West Alabama PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of West Alabama (1,664 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Alabama PUMA, AL are Elementary Education & Teaching (278 and 16.7%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (167 and 10%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (127 and 7.63%).

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 2023 in West Alabama PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,194 (25% men and 75% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,194 students enrolled in West Alabama PUMA, AL, 25% men and 75% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,318 records, of which 75% were women and 25% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Secondary Education & Teaching
    127 degrees awarded
  2. General Educational Leadership & Administration
    99 degrees awarded
  3. Elementary Education & Teaching
    249 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Alabama PUMA, AL was Secondary Education & Teaching with 127 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
University of West Alabama
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,664 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of West Alabama with 1,664 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 352 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Alabama PUMA, AL, which is 0.268 times less than the 1,312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 975 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 415 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,216) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.28% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Alabama PUMA, AL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (37.1k), Some college (21.3k), and Secondary Education (16.9k).

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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 higher than 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.

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.

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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%.

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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.
$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.

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Wage Distribution

0.422
2023 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL
0.422
2022 Wage GINI in West Alabama PUMA, AL

In 2023, the income inequality in West Alabama PUMA, AL was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.112% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Alabama PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Alabama PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (85.6%)
  2. Carpooled (8.12%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 740 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients).

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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, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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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%.

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