CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Alabama · Jefferson County · 1,313 residents · 0.803 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest WFH in AL31.1%#167lowest low home value in AL$89,200#188lowest low income in AL$35,956#334highest density in AL1,635/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,956. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 263 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,313
−17%since 2020
from 1,576 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,635 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 1,963 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+26%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,956
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,497 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,521
+44%since 2020
from $15,629 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−11%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing20.3%
Information11.8%
Other services7%
Public administration7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Retail trade2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$89,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $591 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
63.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−28%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(228)
Black77.7%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.2%(728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(270)
Black78.4%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(564)
Diversity Score
43
−7%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
18.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
60.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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 1,313 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 $35,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 20.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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