CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106.05
Alabama · Jefferson County · 480 residents · 0.746 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Population has fallen 57% since 2020, a loss of 643 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,900. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
480
−57%since 2020
from 1,123 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
−57%since 2020
from 1,505 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024480
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$16,304
−11%since 2020
from $18,371 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.0%
+33.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+104%since 2020
from 0.220 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.2%
Information17%
Retail trade7.9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $833 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
82.6% rent
Vacancy rate
45.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.8%
+46.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(70)
Black85.9%(965)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.4%(353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(480)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.1 min
+14%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+16.4 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
25.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
42.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% 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 480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.8% 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 59.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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