Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

189,212

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

0.725% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15%

1.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,008

5.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$135,800

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,489

2.59% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 189k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $49,008. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL grew from 186,731 to 189,212, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $46,278 to $49,008, a 5.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Other (Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and White (Hispanic) (1.14%).

5.34% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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.

98% of the residents in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are Northwest-Shoals Community College (2,014 degrees awarded in 2021), University of North Alabama (1,973 degrees), and Heritage Christian University (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was $135,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL borders Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, Decatur City PUMA, AL, Cullman & Winston Counties PUMA, AL, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, Marshall, Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo & Benton Counties PUMA, MS, Lafayette, Monroe, Itawamba, Chickasaw & Calhoun Counties PUMA, MS, Lawrence, Giles, Wayne, Lewis & Perry Counties PUMA, TN, and Henderson, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood & Decatur Counties PUMA, TN.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 189k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.21% of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.07k people).

In 2021, there were 7.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.01k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (7,608 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (222 households), and Arabic (217 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,804

Women

51.2%

92,379

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,183 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 756
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.7k ± 394
Other (Hispanic)
6.01k ± 667

5.56%

Hispanic Population

10.5k people

5.56% of the people in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (10.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,915 ± 1,069 people
Guatemala
1,269 ± 872 people
Cuba
467 ± 530 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,915 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,269 and Cuba with 467.

Foreign-Born Population

3.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.07k people

3.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.79k people

As of 2021, 3.21% of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL residents (6.07k 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was 3.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,608 households (4.26%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
222 households (0.124%)
Arabic
217 households (0.122%)

5.34% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4.26% of the households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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
3,461 ± 336
Gulf War (2001-)
2,133 ± 448
Gulf War (1990s)
1,611 ± 356

Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL employs 77.5k people. The largest industries in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (6,097 people), Construction (4,916 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,776 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($138,251), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($105,819), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($97,207).

Males in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,201. The income inequality in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,598

Women

45.8%

40,936

Men

54.2%

The workforce of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 75,534 people, with 45.8% woman, and 54.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

77.5k

2021 Value

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 2.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 75.5k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (2,189 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,150 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,843 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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

77.5k

2021 Value

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 2.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 75.5k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,097 people), Construction (4,916 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,776 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,587

Median earning men ± $1,597

$26,881

Median earning women ± $915

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,981), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,275), and Public Administration ($57,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($76,923), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,536), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,750).

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

Voting results are not available for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL awarded 4,000 degrees. The student population of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,614 male students and 7,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are White (3,077 and 79.1%), followed by Black or African American (415 and 10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (180 and 4.63%), and Two or More Races (75 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest-Shoals Community College (2,014 and 50.3%), University of North Alabama (1,973 and 49.3%), and Heritage Christian University (13 and 0.325%).

The most popular majors in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are General Studies (1,045 and 26.1%), General Business Administration & Management (316 and 7.9%), and Registered Nursing (289 and 7.22%).

The median tuition costs in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL are $10,152 for private four year colleges, and $9,600 and $19,200 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,028 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,028 students enrolled in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,789 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
102 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
73 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
150 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest-Shoals Community College
2,014 degrees awarded
University of North Alabama
1,973 degrees awarded
Heritage Christian University
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest-Shoals Community College with 2,014 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,686 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, which is 0.729 times less than the 2,314 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 3,077 degrees mean that there were 7.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 415 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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, 0.867% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.794% 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (54.7k), Some college (34.6k), and Secondary Education (25.1k).

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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was $135,800 in 2021, which is 0.555 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $130,600 to $135,800, a 3.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL is $49,008. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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

$135,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,952

$51,737

Median Property Taxes

±$1,683

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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.6% of the housing units in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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.

$49,008

Median Household Income

± $1,704

74.4k

Number of Households

± 2,183

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.4k households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL grew to $49,008 from the previous year's value of $46,278.

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (9.84%)
Worked At Home (3.55%)

In 2021, 84.7% of workers in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.84%) and those who worked at home (3.55%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) 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 Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL (28k out of 186k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

90.6% of the population of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.72% 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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 22.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.4%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL grew by 6.73% from 8.81% to 9.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.