East Central Alabama, AL Demographics
What is the population of East Central Alabama?
There are 583,130 residents in East Central Alabama, with a median age of 40.8. Of this, 48.88% are males and 51.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.16% of the resident pool in East Central Alabama, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.01%. Additionally, 1.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 503,787 people in East Central Alabama currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 583,130 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 285,025 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 298,105 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.88%
Female Population 51.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.8 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 560,712 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,742 | -0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 10,676 | -3.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.16%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.01%
Not Citizen 1.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,770 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 36,029 | -5.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 23,075 | 3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,600 | 0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 503,787 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 6.24%
Moved from Same State 4%
Moved from Different State 2.18%
Same House as Last Year 87.27%
What are the employment statistics in East Central Alabama?
White-collar workers make up 71.14% of the working population in East Central Alabama, while blue-collar employees account for 28.86%. There are also 19,975 entrepreneurs in East Central Alabama (8.03% of the workforce); 167,875 workers employed in private companies (67.46%); and 45,189 people working in governmental institutions (18.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 177,023 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 71,828 | 0.5% |
White Collar 71.14%
Blue Collar 28.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,975 | -0.6% |
| Private Companies | 167,875 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 45,189 | 5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 15,812 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 8.03%
Private Companies 67.46%
Governmental Workers 18.16%
Not for Profit Companies 6.35%
How many households are there in East Central Alabama?
There are a total of 222,380 households in East Central Alabama, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.74% of these East Central Alabama households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.26%. Additionally, 29.29% of households have children and 70.71% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 222,380 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 146,192 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 76,188 | 1.6% |
Family Households 65.74%
Non-Family Households 34.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 65,138 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 157,242 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 29.29%
Households without Children 70.71%
What are the median and average incomes in East Central Alabama?
The average annual household income in East Central Alabama is $73,293, while the median household income sits at $55,728 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,827, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,219. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,044 and $42,500, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,293 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $55,728 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 460,928 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East Central Alabama?
There are 269,287 housing units in East Central Alabama, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 222,380 occupied housing units in East Central Alabama, 71.68% are owner-occupied, while 28.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $176,650. In general, housing costs reach $745 per month in East Central Alabama.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 269,287 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,271 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,993 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,231 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23,647 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 39,177 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 38,012 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 48,972 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 45,056 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 28,772 | 15.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,156 | 144.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 222,380 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 159,391 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $62,989 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 71.68%
Renter Occupied 28.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 83,678 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 75,713 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $176,650 | 15.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,600 | 12.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $745 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 52.5%
Without Mortgage 47.5%
What is the level of education in East Central Alabama?
Approximately 41.42% of the population in East Central Alabama holds a high school degree (that's 193,000 residents), while 25.57% have attained a college certificate (119,155 locals) and 13.09% have a bachelor's degree (60,996 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,834 | -3.3% |
| Some High School | 193,000 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 119,155 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 38,334 | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 60,996 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 37,677 | -1.3% |
No High School 3.61%
Some High School 41.42%
Some College 25.57%
Associate Degree 8.23%
Bachelor's Degree 13.09%
Graduate Degree 8.09%
What is the marital status of East Central Alabama residents?
A total of 159,975 people in East Central Alabama have never been married (which represents 32.47% of the total population), while 233,519 of them are wedded (47.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,129 (2.06%) and 55,912 (11.35%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 159,975 | 0.7% |
| Married | 233,519 | 1.7% |
| Separated | 10,129 | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 33,097 | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 55,912 | 55,912.0% |
Never Married 32.47%
Married 47.4%
Separated 2.06%
Widowed 6.72%
Divorced 11.35%
What are the most common means of transportation in East Central Alabama?
The top three means of transportation people in East Central Alabama use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 225,575 residents commute by car, 4,089 prefer going to work by walking and 1,042 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 225,575 | 0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,042 | 10.0% |
| Railroad | 8 | -84.0% |
| Ferryboat | 16 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 229 | -22.6% |
| Motorcycle | 69 | -56.6% |
| TaxiCab | 187 | 78.1% |
| Walk | 4,089 | 13.6% |
What is the median and average household income in East Central Alabama by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35044 | 8,389 | 3,494 | $44,964.00 | $67,389.00 |
| 35072 | 4,508 | 1,710 | $49,464.00 | $73,334.00 |
| 35089 | 1,697 | 681 | $56,696.00 | $63,464.00 |
| 35096 | 8,586 | 3,148 | $70,780.00 | $91,008.00 |
| 35136 | 2,009 | 788 | $55,221.00 | $69,135.00 |
| 35149 | 77 | 77 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 35010 | 20,406 | 8,149 | $46,730.00 | $66,237.00 |
| 35014 | 3,317 | 1,483 | $58,250.00 | $80,295.00 |
| 35032 | 39 | 17 | $0.00 | $37,712.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.