DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

124,102

0.736% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

1.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,907

3.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,600

3.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,714

2.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 124k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $43,907. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew from 123,195 to 124,102, a 0.736% increase and its median household income grew from $42,401 to $43,907, a 3.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Other (Hispanic) (5.67%), White (Hispanic) (2.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%).

8.87% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,228 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was $114,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL borders Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, Etowah County PUMA, AL, Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, and Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln & Moore Counties PUMA, TN.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 124k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.07% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.29k people).

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.04k Other (Hispanic) and 3.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (9,844 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (103 households), and Vietnamese (85 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,528

Women

50.4%

61,589

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,117 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 115
Other (Hispanic)
7.04k ± 1.17k
White (Hispanic)
3.65k ± 967

10.1%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

10.1% of the people in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,955 ± 1,519 people
Guatemala
1,634 ± 986 people
El Salvador
159 ± 309 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,955 DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,634 and El Salvador with 159.

Foreign-Born Population

5.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.29k people

4.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

As of 2021, 5.07% of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL residents (6.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 4.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,844 households (8.4%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
103 households (0.0879%)
Vietnamese
85 households (0.0725%)

8.87% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 8.4% of the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,332 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
1,134 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
796 ± 235

DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL employs 46.7k people. The largest industries in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Construction (3,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,906 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,448 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($143,073), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($98,663), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($78,499).

Males in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,043. The income inequality in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,538

Women

44.9%

25,240

Men

55.1%

The workforce of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 45,778 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

46.7k

2021 Value

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 45.8k employees to 46.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,643 people), Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (1,272 people), and Registered nurses (1,208 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.7k

2021 Value

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 45.8k employees to 46.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,906 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,448 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,131

Median earning men ± $1,473

$25,358

Median earning women ± $1,295

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,091), and Information ($49,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($37,561), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,741), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,225).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL awarded 1,228 degrees. The student population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 824 male students and 1,665 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are White (975 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (168 and 13.7%), Black or African American (28 and 2.28%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (28 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,228 and 100%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (274 and 22.3%), General Studies (199 and 16.2%), and Medical Assistant (110 and 8.96%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,489 students enrolled in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, 33.1% men and 66.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,726 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
199 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was General Studies with 199 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Alabama Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,228 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Alabama Community College with 1,228 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 500 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, which is 0.687 times less than the 728 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 975 degrees mean that there were 5.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 168 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.67% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (20k), and Secondary Education (19.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was $114,600 in 2021, which is 0.468 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,700 to $114,600, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is $43,907. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$114,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,428

$34,134

Median Property Taxes

±$1,300

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,907

Median Household Income

± $1,421

45.9k

Number of Households

± 1,508

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.9k households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew to $43,907 from the previous year's value of $42,401.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.406

2021 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.23% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (3.53%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (3.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL (23.7k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.7% of the population of DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 39.6% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

39.6%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL grew by 8.77% from 12.2% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.