CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.02
Alabama · DeKalb County · 1,278 residents · 10.408 sq mi
Notable rankings
#83lowest low rent burden in AL7.3%#121lowest low education in AL8.2%#429highest high poverty in AL21.3%#460lowest low density in AL122.79/sq miTRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 9603.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,830. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $199,000. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,278
−10%since 2020
from 1,422 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 137 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−9%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,830
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,284 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,156
+25%since 2020
from $20,961 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−3%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
Wholesale trade11.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Information5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$199,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $783 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+92%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,283)
Black4.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(39)
Diversity Score22.8%(325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,038)
Black8.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score40.6%(519)
Diversity Score
41
+78%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Female
39.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 1,278 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 $61,830 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 $199,000, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.2% 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 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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