CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 347
Alabama · Wilcox County · 1,787 residents · 154.937 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 347 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $44,100. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Wilcox County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,787
+11%since 2020
from 1,609 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 10 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
−22%since 2020
from 28.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,176
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,738 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,459
+40%since 2020
from $10,318 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
+15%since 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
Information8.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
Construction6.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$44,100
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(39)
Black97.6%(1,570)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(50)
Black97.2%(1,737)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(122)
Diversity Score
7
+15%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.3 min
+11%since 2020
from 44.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
9.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
Female
58.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,787 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 $19,176 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 $44,100, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.4% 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 46.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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