CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Alabama · Montgomery County · 3,712 residents · 1.241 sq mi
Notable rankings
#119highest density in AL2,991/sq mi#287highest rent in AL$1,240#335highest broadband in AL93.6%#356highest education in AL33.8%TRACT SHAPE · Montgomery County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 21 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $123,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,712
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,695 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,991 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,977 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,310
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,536 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,752
+19%since 2020
from $25,874 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−8%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
Construction5.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Other services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$123,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,091 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(910)
Black72.1%(2,664)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other2.8%(105)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(855)
Black69.1%(2,565)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian3.4%(126)
Other3.7%(139)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,166)
Diversity Score
58
+11%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
+5%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 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 3,712 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 $71,310 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.8% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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