Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

121,315

10.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

2.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.2%

7.76% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,631

6.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$181,700

4.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,989

12.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL had a population of 121k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $68,631. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew from 109,568 to 121,315, a 10.7% increase and its median household income grew from $64,297 to $68,631, a 6.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), White (Hispanic) (1.09%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.926%).

3.95% of the households in Northport City (North & West) 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.

98.3% of the residents in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Shelton State Community College (771 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was $181,700, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

Most people in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL borders Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, Dallas, Bibb, Marengo, Hale, Sumter, Perry & Greene Counties PUMA, AL, and Starkville, Columbus & West Point Cities PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.51% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.05k people).

In 2021, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89k people) in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Spanish (2,698 households), German (546 households), and Russian (317 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,141

Women

51.2%

59,198

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,339 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

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
89k ± 1.82k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.1k ± 1.58k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 476

2.44%

Hispanic Population

2.96k people

2.44% of the people in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are hispanic (2.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
956 ± 756 people
Guatemala
290 ± 418 people
China
254 ± 391 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 956 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 290 and China with 254.

Foreign-Born Population

2.51%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.05k people

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.61k people

As of 2021, 2.51% of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL residents (3.05k 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,698 households (2.36%)
German
546 households (0.477%)
Russian
317 households (0.277%)

3.95% of the households in Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.36% of the households in Northport City (North & West) 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
2,260 ± 405
Gulf War (2001-)
1,561 ± 505
Gulf War (1990s)
983 ± 218

Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL employs 54k people. The largest industries in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Construction (4,860 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,723 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,460 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($143,013), Farming ($102,683), and Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products ($94,168).

Males in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,591. The income inequality in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,160

Women

46.3%

25,702

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 47,862 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

54k

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 47.9k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,833 people), Other managers (1,776 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,723 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northport City (North & West) 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 47.9k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, are Construction (4,860 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,723 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,460 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$396,992

Median earning men ± $18,852

$270,340

Median earning women ± $13,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,750), Public Administration ($65,150), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,938), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,331), and Wholesale Trade ($43,638).

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 Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL awarded 771 degrees. The student population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,794 male students and 2,865 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are White (499 and 64.9%), followed by Black or African American (204 and 26.5%), Unknown (32 and 4.16%), and Two or More Races (15 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Shelton State Community College (771 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 and 15%), Registered Nursing (102 and 13.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (78 and 10.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,659 students enrolled in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,456 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
116 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
General Studies
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa (Outer) & Pickens Counties--Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Shelton State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

771 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shelton State Community College with 771 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 347 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, which is 0.818 times less than the 424 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 499 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 204 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 ($897) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.885% 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.6k), Some college (20.7k), and Bachelors Degree (15k).

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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was $181,700 in 2021, which is 0.742 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,600 to $181,700, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is 83.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is $68,631. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northport City (North & West) 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

$181,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,242

$35,908

Median Property Taxes

±$1,438

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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83.5% of the housing units in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) 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.

$68,631

Median Household Income

± $2,619

43k

Number of Households

± 1,743

In 2021, the median household income of the 43k households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew to $68,631 from the previous year's value of $64,297.

The following chart displays the households in Northport City (North & West) 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

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.88% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (5.24%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (5.24%).

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

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northport City (North & West) 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 Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL (12.2k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

94% of the population of Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.95% 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% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL grew by 2.11% from 5.88% to 6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.