CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
Alabama · Calhoun County · 3,761 residents · 5.437 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73lowest low education in AL6.7%#104lowest low home value in AL$78,600#161highest foreign-born in AL8.5%#277highest high poverty in AL26.2%TRACT SHAPE · Calhoun County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 16 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,761
+6%since 2020
from 3,533 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
692 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 650 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−5%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,733
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,371
+11%since 2020
from $22,910 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−4%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
Retail trade18.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$78,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $814 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,520)
Black17.8%(630)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(272)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(111)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,998)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(2,160)
Black21.6%(813)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(522)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(266)
Diversity Score74.9%(2,817)
Diversity Score
75
+32%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
−9%since 2020
from 24.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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 3,761 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 $46,733 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.7% 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 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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