CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 129.18
Alabama · Jefferson County · 2,474 residents · 0.64 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50highest density in AL3,866/sq mi#59lowest low poverty in AL2.7%#59lowest young in AL26.8 yrs#141highest education in AL55.0%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 129.18 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,876. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,474
+3%since 2020
from 2,392 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,866 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 3,738 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
−19%since 2020
from 33.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,876
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,896
+33%since 2020
from $33,639 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−5%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
Retail trade16.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Manufacturing2.4%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Construction1%
Finance & insurance0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,370
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,007 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
71.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,397)
Black26%(623)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(295)
Asian2.1%(50)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score71.9%(1,720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,045)
Black38.1%(943)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(436)
Asian1%(24)
Other1.1%(26)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,995)
Diversity Score
81
+12%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
+61%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% 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
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
46.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 2,474 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 $74,876 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 $1,370 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.0% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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