CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9509
Alabama · Barbour County · 4,203 residents · 6.353 sq mi
Notable rankings
#93lowest young in AL29.5 yrs#104lowest low rent in AL#1730 US$600#175lowest low education in AL9.8%#204lowest low broadband in AL75.8%TRACT SHAPE · Barbour County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 9509 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $142,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,203
+15%since 2020
from 3,666 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
662 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 577 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−6%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,942
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,817
+35%since 2020
from $16,202 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−14%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
Retail trade14.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
Construction5.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Education & health services3.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Other services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$142,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $521 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−26%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(1,248)
Black50.8%(1,861)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(461)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other2.1%(76)
Diversity Score76.3%(2,796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,781)
Black48.4%(2,036)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(283)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(103)
Diversity Score72.6%(3,051)
Diversity Score
73
−5%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−25%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Female
60.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $38,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $142,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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