CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 303.49
Alabama · Shelby County · 1,220 residents · 5.293 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest old in AL56.7 yrs#46highest rent burden in AL72.9%#95highest rent in AL$1,625#114highest education in AL58.7%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 303.49 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $290,300. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
1,220
+4%since 2020
from 1,170 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 221 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.7
+6%since 2020
from 53.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,669
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,850 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,381
+7%since 2020
from $46,089 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+14%since 2020
from 0.344 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.7%
Public administration16.4%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Information7.6%
Retail trade6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Education & health services3.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$290,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+37%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,031)
Black7.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian4.6%(54)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(979)
Black5.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(26)
Diversity Score42.2%(515)
Diversity Score
42
+56%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 31.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
Female
56.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
+11.7 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 1,220 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 $73,669 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 $290,300, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.7% 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 19.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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