CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Alabama · Jefferson County · 2,113 residents · 3.328 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest old in AL#1884 US59.8 yrs#78lowest low home value in AL#1822 US$73,300#169lowest low broadband in AL74.6%#247highest high poverty in AL27.4%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,174. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 558 residents. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,113
−21%since 2020
from 2,671 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 803 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+4%since 2020
from 57.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,174
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,555 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,945
+8%since 2020
from $26,758 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+4%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.8%
Wholesale trade20.4%
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
Retail trade8.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$928
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $769 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(549)
Black77.5%(2,069)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(384)
Black80%(1,690)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1.3%(27)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score40.9%(864)
Diversity Score
41
−8%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
+13%since 2020
from 19.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 2,113 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 $40,174 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 $928 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.9% 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 27.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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