CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Alabama · Montgomery County · 1,604 residents · 0.651 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25lowest short commute in AL#1561 US13.6 min#45lowest low income in AL#923 US$24,090#45highest high poverty in AL#1205 US47.3%#80lowest low rent in AL#1354 US$577TRACT SHAPE · Montgomery County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,090. Population has declined 6% since 2020. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Montgomery County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,604
−6%since 2020
from 1,707 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,464 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2,622 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+27%since 2020
from 27.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,090
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,582 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,105
+2%since 2020
from $12,790 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−39%since 2020
from 0.543 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Education & health services5.7%
Information4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Construction2.4%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$577
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $527 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
90.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(49)
Black94.8%(1,618)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score12.5%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(84)
Black90.8%(1,457)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other3.3%(53)
Diversity Score21.4%(343)
Diversity Score
21
+70%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.6 min
−28%since 2020
from 18.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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
23.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
65.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 1,604 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 $24,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $577 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 47.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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