CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56.01
Alabama · Mobile County · 2,708 residents · 1.943 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest rent burden in AL#888 US87.1%#38highest old in AL55.5 yrs#89highest rent in AL$1,643#174lowest low poverty in AL5.1%TRACT SHAPE · Mobile County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 56.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,523. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $271,100. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Mobile County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,708
−4%since 2020
from 2,826 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 1,454 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+39%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,523
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,771 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,579
+13%since 2020
from $41,310 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+5%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
Finance & insurance15.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Information10.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
Wholesale trade5%
Education & health services5%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$271,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,643
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $884 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.1%
+87.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+56%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(2,251)
Black16.4%(463)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(112)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,359)
Black9.5%(258)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(61)
Other1.1%(30)
Diversity Score28.9%(783)
Diversity Score
29
−31%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−10%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
43.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 2,708 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 $93,523 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 $271,100, and the typical rent is about $1,643 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% 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 5.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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