CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 408.01
Alabama · Lee County · 2,272 residents · 0.193 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 408.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,016. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 80.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Lee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,272
+18%since 2020
from 1,926 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,772 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 9,979 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
−1%since 2020
from 21.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,016
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,592 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,846
−12%since 2020
from $12,379 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
80.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
−12%since 2020
from 0.628 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
Information5.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
Other services4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,102
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $935 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
94.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,620)
Black4.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(40)
Asian7.2%(138)
Other1.8%(35)
Diversity Score35.5%(684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,905)
Black4.3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(76)
Asian5.4%(123)
Other3.1%(70)
Diversity Score36.3%(824)
Diversity Score
36
+2%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.0 min
−67%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
74.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
Female
25.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 2,272 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 $16,016 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 $1,102 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.1% 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 80.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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