CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
Alabama · Etowah County · 1,278 residents · 0.52 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 7 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Etowah County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,278
+10%since 2020
from 1,166 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,458 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,242 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.8
−15%since 2020
from 24.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,620
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,277
−36%since 2020
from $12,874 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−34%since 2020
from 0.645 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.8%
Retail trade20.4%
Wholesale trade15.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$477
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $473 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
74.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(509)
Black44.2%(515)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(107)
Asian3%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.6%(882)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(492)
Black44.8%(572)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(178)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,009)
Diversity Score
79
+4%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.0 min
+22%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
12.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
Female
55.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 $19,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $477 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.0% 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 59.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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