CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 40
Alabama · Mobile County · 2,376 residents · 0.671 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 40 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,618. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $33,800. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Mobile County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,376
−13%since 2020
from 2,721 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,541 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 4,055 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,618
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,019 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,183
+27%since 2020
from $13,486 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+20%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Retail trade10.7%
Other services7.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Education & health services5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$33,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $699 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−4%since 2020
from 1.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black99%(2,694)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(2,376)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2020
from 2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
−22%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
13.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Female
61.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,376 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 $29,618 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 $33,800, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.2% 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 42.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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