CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302
Alabama · Lamar County · 4,204 residents · 196.941 sq mi
Notable rankings
#119lowest low density in AL21.35/sq mi#196lowest low broadband in AL75.5%#200lowest low rent in AL$683#280highest commute in AL30.9 minTRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 302 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,000. Households here earn about 35% more than the Lamar County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,204
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,190 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,283
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,009 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,119
+15%since 2020
from $25,407 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−10%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
Information13.2%
Other services6.8%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Public administration3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$115,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $479 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,625)
Black7.9%(329)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(191)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,812)
Black7.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(36)
Diversity Score21.5%(903)
Diversity Score
21
−29%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 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
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 4,204 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 $67,283 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.0% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lamar CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024