CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9579.02
Alabama · Clarke County · 3,509 residents · 41.637 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest low broadband in AL#1404 US68.6%#97lowest short commute in AL16.6 min#221lowest low rent in AL$693#299lowest low income in AL$41,917TRACT SHAPE · Clarke County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 9579.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,917. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,300. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,509
−9%since 2020
from 3,877 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 93 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−2%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,917
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,060 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,458
+31%since 2020
from $23,307 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−8%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.1%
Information10.4%
Retail trade9.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$117,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $554 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−13%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(1,770)
Black53%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(36)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(1,547)
Black48.8%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(59)
Asian2.9%(101)
Other2.6%(91)
Diversity Score70.8%(2,483)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
−25%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
13.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
56.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 3,509 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 $41,917 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 $117,300, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Clarke CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024