CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.16
Alabama · Shelby County · 2,463 residents · 5.346 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18highest broadband in AL#1458 US100.0%#35lowest low rent burden in AL#1416 US0.0%#72highest household income in AL$123,400#115lowest low poverty in AL3.8%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 306.16 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,400. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $347,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
2,463
−7%since 2020
from 2,658 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
461 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 497 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−9%since 2020
from 48.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,264 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,154
+10%since 2020
from $46,394 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+4%since 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
Information9.2%
Retail trade8.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Public administration6.3%
Education & health services6.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$347,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $249,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,342)
Black6.4%(171)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(71)
Asian1.1%(29)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score27.3%(726)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,205)
Black5.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other2.7%(66)
Diversity Score24.3%(598)
Diversity Score
24
−11%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 28.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
53.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,463 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 $123,400 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 $347,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.8% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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