CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Alabama · Madison County · 2,858 residents · 1.304 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest foreign-born in AL22.0%#57lowest low income in AL#1219 US$25,855#64lowest short commute in AL15.7 min#177highest high poverty in AL30.6%TRACT SHAPE · Madison County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,855. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $174,500. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Madison County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,858
−8%since 2020
from 3,090 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,192 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,370 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+49%since 2020
from 25.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,855
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,444 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,577
+35%since 2020
from $16,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
Information10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Other services3.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Public administration0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,500
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $753 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
73.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+122%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(578)
Black52.2%(1,612)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(797)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(103)
Diversity Score78.2%(2,415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(765)
Black46.9%(1,339)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(435)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other10.5%(300)
Diversity Score84.3%(2,410)
Diversity Score
84
+8%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
27.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
22.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% 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 2,858 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 $25,855 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 $174,500, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.8% 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 30.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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