CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9538
Alabama · Chambers County · 3,364 residents · 199.111 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57lowest low rent in AL#1005 US$543#85lowest low density in AL16.90/sq mi#104lowest low broadband in AL#1988 US71.0%#148highest old in AL49.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Chambers County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 9538 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,628. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $162,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
3,364
−13%since 2020
from 3,857 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 49.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,628
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,620 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,122
+45%since 2020
from $20,125 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−2%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.9%
Information15.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Finance & insurance2%
Education & health services2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Other services1.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$162,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $523 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+9%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,797)
Black26.8%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,940)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(2,576)
Black15.2%(513)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(238)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,620)
Diversity Score
48
−4%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
−13%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
4.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,364 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 $51,628 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 24.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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