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Census Tract 129.19

Alabama · Jefferson County · 2,185 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Census Tract 129.19 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Jefferson County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,185
+14%since 2020
from 1,915 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,323 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 11,677 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
+4%since 2020
from 28.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,551
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,143 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,700
−23%since 2020
from $31,995 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−18%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,324
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $982 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
97.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(514)
Black63.9%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(141)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(712)
Black60.4%(1,319)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(29)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,437)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+10%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
Foreign born
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 2,185 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 $41,551 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 $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 28.5% 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 21.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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