CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305.03
Alabama · Shelby County · 4,238 residents · 10.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest rent in AL$2,053#43highest rent burden in AL73.5%#184highest foreign-born in AL8.1%#191highest WFH in AL15.0%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 305.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $222,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
4,238
+11%since 2020
from 3,829 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
401 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 362 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−2%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,813
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,053 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,992
+9%since 2020
from $29,435 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−7%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Retail trade8.2%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$222,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,053
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $825 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(2,699)
Black22.5%(861)
Hispanic / Latino5%(193)
Asian1.4%(53)
Other0.6%(23)
Diversity Score56.2%(2,153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(2,505)
Black28.1%(1,192)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(490)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(51)
Diversity Score69.8%(2,956)
Diversity Score
70
+24%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
−17%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 4,238 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 $76,813 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 $222,600, and the typical rent is about $2,053 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.6% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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