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Carver

Alabama · Mobile · 4,153 residents · 1.22 sq mi
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The short version

Carver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,845. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Carver; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,153
Population density
3,404 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,163
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,703
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,845
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,153
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.9%
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(113)
Black96.1%(3,993)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score9.3%(388)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(113)
Black96.1%(3,993)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score9.3%(388)
Diversity Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
0.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carver, Mobile, Alabama?

Carver, Mobile, Alabama has about 4,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carver, Mobile, Alabama?

The typical household in Carver, Mobile, Alabama earns about $43,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carver, Mobile, Alabama expensive?

In Carver, Mobile, Alabama, the median home is worth about $89,845, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Carver, Mobile, Alabama?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carver, Mobile, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carver, Mobile, Alabama?

About 13.6% of people in Carver, Mobile, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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