CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 303.40
Alabama · Shelby County · 5,462 residents · 1.899 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest rent in AL$1,624#132highest density in AL2,876/sq mi#156highest foreign-born in AL8.6%#160highest population in AL5,462TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 303.40 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,108. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $246,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
5,462
+1%since 2020
from 5,389 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,876 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,838 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−5%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,108
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,525 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,215
+13%since 2020
from $32,151 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+3%since 2020
from 0.331 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Information8.9%
Retail trade8.2%
Public administration7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,624
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $876 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(4,232)
Black15.7%(847)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(181)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.2%(119)
Diversity Score44.6%(2,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(3,565)
Black15.1%(827)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(890)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other3.1%(168)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,575)
Diversity Score
65
+47%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 28.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 5,462 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 $86,108 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 $246,500, and the typical rent is about $1,624 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.1% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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