CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55
Alabama · Morgan County · 6,059 residents · 82.03 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest population in AL6,059#232lowest low poverty in AL6.1%#236highest household income in AL$86,458#246highest per-capita income in AL$44,844TRACT SHAPE · Morgan County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 55 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $199,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% more than the Morgan County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,059
−1%since 2020
from 6,147 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 75 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+3%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,458
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,844
+77%since 2020
from $25,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+5%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
Information9.3%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
Construction6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Other services4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Public administration3%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$199,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $113,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,557)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(196)
Asian1.1%(69)
Other4.6%(284)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,470)
Black1.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(171)
Asian1.6%(96)
Other4%(244)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,379)
Diversity Score
23
+2%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
+10%since 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 6,059 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 $86,458 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.3% 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 6.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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