CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6870.01
Alabama · Perry County · 1,344 residents · 149.594 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 6870.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $106,100. The poverty rate of 46.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% more than the Perry County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
1,344
+13%since 2020
from 1,194 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 8 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−20%since 2020
from 49.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,629
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,316 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,366
+12%since 2020
from $17,339 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−12%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Finance & insurance14%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
Retail trade7.3%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$106,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
+71.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−31%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(774)
Black34.9%(417)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score57.2%(683)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(848)
Black35.8%(481)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score59.2%(796)
Diversity Score
59
+3%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
+41%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
56.0%
+42.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
+46.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
Female
57.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% 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 1,344 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 $47,629 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 $106,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.2% 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 46.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Perry CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024