CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2317
Alabama · Macon County · 2,832 residents · 1.116 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest short commute in AL#318 US10.6 min#7lowest young in AL#193 US19.6 yrs#33highest high poverty in AL#889 US50.4%#40highest rent burden in AL74.4%TRACT SHAPE · Macon County, AL
The short version
Population has grown 17% since 2020. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,832
+17%since 2020
from 2,413 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,538 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 2,162 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
−3%since 2020
from 20.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$5,544
−23%since 2020
from $7,213 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.666
+12%since 2020
from 0.594 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.2%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4.1%
Retail trade1.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$646
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $634 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
74.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(113)
Black92.9%(2,241)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(34)
Asian1%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(1,013)
Black60.2%(1,705)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(65)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.5%(42)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,801)
Diversity Score
64
+277%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.6 min
−4%since 2020
from 11.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
53.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% 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
31.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
Female
67.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+33.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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 2,832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $646 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.5% 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 50.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024