Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

107,653

0.258% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.7

0.811% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.5%

2.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,690

3.75% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$155,100

4.02% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,071

0.119% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL had a population of 108k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $48,690. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL declined from 107,931 to 107,653, a −0.258% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,928 to $48,690, a 3.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), and White (Hispanic) (1.35%).

5.86% of the households in Mobile City (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.

97.5% of the residents in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are University of South Alabama (3,795 degrees awarded in 2021), Spring Hill College (325 degrees), and Fortis College (243 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was $155,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL borders Mobile City (East) PUMA, AL and Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL.

About the photo: RSA Battlehouse Building, Mobile, AL

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United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 108k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.97% of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (5.35k people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.4k people) in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.97k 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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are Spanish (2,303 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (746 households), and Vietnamese (720 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,375

Women

53.3%

50,328

Men

46.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,703 inhabitants, with 46.7% men, and 53.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Mobile City (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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.4k ± 1.99k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.9k ± 2.18k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.97k ± 686

3.61%

Hispanic Population

3.88k people

3.61% of the people in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.88k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
612 ± 606 people
Guatemala
488 ± 541 people
Philippines
379 ± 477 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was Vietnam, the natal country of 612 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 488 and Philippines with 379.

Foreign-Born Population

4.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.35k people

4.81%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.19k people

As of 2021, 4.97% of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL residents (5.35k 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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was 4.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,303 households (2.25%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
746 households (0.73%)
Vietnamese
720 households (0.705%)

5.86% of the households in Mobile City (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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.25% of the households in Mobile City (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
2,565 ± 405
Gulf War (2001-)
1,251 ± 335
Gulf War (1990s)
1,169 ± 267

Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL employs 48.1k people. The largest industries in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,860 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,174 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,533 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($148,636), Petroleum refining ($127,383), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,940).

Males in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,952. The income inequality in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,215

Women

50.4%

23,799

Men

49.6%

The workforce of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 48,014 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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

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Occupations

48.1k

2021 Value

0.119%

1 Year growth

± 0.119%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.119%, from 48k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,420 people), Registered nurses (1,358 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mobile City (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.

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

48.1k

2021 Value

0.119%

1 Year growth

± 0.119%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.119%, from 48k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,860 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,174 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,533 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,468

Median earning men ± $2,360

$29,062

Median earning women ± $1,892

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($61,146), Public Administration ($58,264), and Manufacturing ($56,849).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,064), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,500), and Manufacturing ($41,091).

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 Mobile City (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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL awarded 4,463 degrees. The student population of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,067 male students and 10,628 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are White (2,856 and 66%), followed by Black or African American (926 and 21.4%), Hispanic or Latino (144 and 3.33%), and Unknown (127 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of South Alabama (3,795 and 85%), Spring Hill College (325 and 7.28%), and Fortis College (243 and 5.44%).

The most popular majors in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are Registered Nursing (1,279 and 28.7%), General Business Administration & Management (146 and 3.27%), and Medical Assistant (127 and 2.85%).

The median tuition costs in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL are $21,100 for private four year colleges, and $8,256 and $16,512 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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,695 (32.3% men and 67.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,695 students enrolled in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, 32.3% men and 67.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,548 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
365 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
117 degrees awarded
General Psychology
117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was Registered Nursing with 365 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Alabama
3,795 degrees awarded
Spring Hill College
325 degrees awarded
Fortis College
243 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Alabama with 3,795 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,285 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL, which is 0.404 times less than the 3,178 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 2,856 degrees mean that there were 3.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 926 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 ($21,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) 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, 0.527% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.415% 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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (22.3k), Some college (21.4k), and Bachelors Degree (17.1k).

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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was $155,100 in 2021, which is 0.633 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,100 to $155,100, a 4.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL is 53.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL is $48,690. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mobile City (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

$155,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,885

$24,415

Median Property Taxes

±$1,094

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

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

Rent vs Own

53.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.7% of the housing units in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mobile City (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 Mobile City (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 Mobile City (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.

$48,690

Median Household Income

± $1,889

45.5k

Number of Households

± 1,751

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.5k households in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL grew to $48,690 from the previous year's value of $46,928.

The following chart displays the households in Mobile City (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

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL

0.46

2020 Wage GINI in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0422% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (7.88%)
Worked At Home (6.46%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.88%) and those who worked at home (6.46%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mobile City (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 Mobile City (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 Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL (18.4k out of 105k 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 Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White 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

89.5% of the population of Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.03% 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 23.1% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mobile City (West) PUMA, AL grew by 1.87% from 10.3% to 10.5%.

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