CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 120.02
Alabama · Tuscaloosa County · 2,336 residents · 0.545 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest high poverty in AL#439 US57.7%#24lowest young in AL#825 US21.6 yrs#34highest density in AL4,286/sq mi#84highest education in AL63.8%TRACT SHAPE · Tuscaloosa County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 120.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,622. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,900. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Tuscaloosa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,336
+97%since 2020
from 1,188 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,286 / sq mi
+97%since 2020
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
−8%since 2020
from 23.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,622
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,723 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,129
+39%since 2020
from $13,036 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−19%since 2020
from 0.545 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.1%
Retail trade3.5%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$156,900
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $229,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $926 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
85.9% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
−47%since 2020
from 10.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,045)
Black2.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(92)
Diversity Score27.4%(326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,916)
Black10%(234)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(113)
Asian1.2%(28)
Other1.9%(45)
Diversity Score39.3%(918)
Diversity Score
39
+43%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+40.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.9%
+48.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.0 min
+290%since 2020
from 8.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
73.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
26.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 2,336 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 $29,622 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 $156,900, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.8% 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 57.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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