CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 214
Alabama · Walker County · 3,444 residents · 47.347 sq mi
Notable rankings
#187lowest low home value in AL$93,700#212highest commute in AL32.3 min#214lowest low education in AL10.6%#217highest old in AL47.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Walker County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 214 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,065. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $93,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,444
−7%since 2020
from 3,723 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 79 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,065
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,419 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,297
+10%since 2020
from $23,068 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+8%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
Retail trade10.9%
Information10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Wholesale trade7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
Manufacturing2.6%
Construction2.5%
Other services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$93,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $628 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,197)
Black7.5%(278)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(78)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,871)
Black12.1%(416)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(92)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,246)
Diversity Score
36
+14%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
+12%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Female
45.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 3,444 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 $52,065 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 $93,700, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.6% 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 21.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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