CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.15
Alabama · Shelby County · 6,368 residents · 27.958 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest household income in AL$145,191#45highest broadband in AL98.8%#55highest home value in AL$457,000#60highest per-capita income in AL$61,955TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 306.15 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $457,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% more than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
6,368
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,365 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 228 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$145,191
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,645 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,955
+29%since 2020
from $47,850 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.2%
Public administration20.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Information9.3%
Education & health services8.4%
Retail trade5.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$457,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $323,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $856 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,976)
Black10.2%(648)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(721)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score45.7%(2,909)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,794)
Black8%(512)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(863)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other2.4%(152)
Diversity Score51%(3,246)
Diversity Score
51
+12%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
+13%since 2020
from 32.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 6,368 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 $145,191 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 $457,000, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.4% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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