CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 37
Alabama · Jefferson County · 4,620 residents · 0.933 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest density in AL4,952/sq mi#85lowest low income in AL#1856 US$29,088#140highest rent burden in AL63.1%#193lowest low home value in AL$94,700TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 37 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,700. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
4,620
+8%since 2020
from 4,285 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,952 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 4,593 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,088
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,189 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,233
+7%since 2020
from $15,241 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−7%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
Information18.8%
Other services10.6%
Retail trade8.6%
Public administration6.3%
Education & health services4.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(185)
Black92.4%(3,961)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other2.1%(92)
Diversity Score17.9%(767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(102)
Black86.7%(4,006)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(132)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(380)
Diversity Score30%(1,386)
Diversity Score
30
+68%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 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
13.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 4,620 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 $29,088 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.0% 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 29.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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