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Overlook

Alabama · Mobile · 3,523 residents · 1.537 sq mi
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The short version

Overlook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $160,844. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Overlook; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,523
Population density
2,292 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,400
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,856
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,844
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,352
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(772)
Black72.8%(2,563)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.7%(95)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,856)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(772)
Black72.8%(2,563)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.7%(95)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,856)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
2.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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OVERLOOK VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overlook, Mobile, Alabama?

Overlook, Mobile, Alabama has about 3,523 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Overlook, Mobile, Alabama earns about $59,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overlook, Mobile, Alabama expensive?

In Overlook, Mobile, Alabama, the median home is worth about $160,844, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Overlook, Mobile, Alabama?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Overlook, Mobile, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.6% of people in Overlook, 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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