CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Alabama · Etowah County · 1,431 residents · 3.513 sq mi
Notable rankings
#179lowest short commute in AL18.1 min#189lowest low income in AL$36,000#281highest WFH in AL12.7%#288highest rent burden in AL54.2%TRACT SHAPE · Etowah County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,000. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 23% 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 $121,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Etowah County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,431
−6%since 2020
from 1,524 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
407 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 434 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+22%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,311
+56%since 2020
from $17,494 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+12%since 2020
from 0.393 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Information4.6%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$121,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $642 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+49%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(745)
Black47%(716)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(51)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,027)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(641)
Black47.9%(685)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian2.4%(34)
Other3.6%(51)
Diversity Score71%(1,016)
Diversity Score
71
+5%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
+14%since 2020
from 15.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
Female
61.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 1,431 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 $36,000 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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