CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121.01
Alabama · Tuscaloosa County · 4,444 residents · 1.393 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest young in AL26.4 yrs#98highest density in AL3,190/sq mi#107highest foreign-born in AL10.6%#288highest high poverty in AL25.8%TRACT SHAPE · Tuscaloosa County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 121.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,444. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $238,200. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tuscaloosa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
4,444
+18%since 2020
from 3,770 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,190 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 2,706 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
−18%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,444
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,102 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,120
−5%since 2020
from $25,358 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+5%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
Information10.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing3.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Other services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$238,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,051 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+12%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,156)
Black36.3%(1,367)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian3.6%(137)
Other1.6%(62)
Diversity Score67.5%(2,543)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(2,387)
Black23.3%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(996)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score75.9%(3,372)
Diversity Score
76
+12%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+39%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 4,444 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 $49,444 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 $238,200, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.9% 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 25.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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