Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL

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2022 Population

109,252

44.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

36.9

3.65% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

26.2%

22.9% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$43,565

12.7% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$98,400

23.4% 1-year decline

2022 Employed Population

42,723

48.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL had a population of 109k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $43,565. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL declined from 197,169 to 109,252, a −44.6% decrease and its median household income declined from $49,921 to $43,565, a −12.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), Other (Hispanic) (1.47%), and White (Hispanic) (1.37%).

4.31% of the households in Montgomery 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.

98.4% of the residents in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Alabama State University (625 degrees awarded in 2022), H Councill Trenholm State Community College (289 degrees), and Huntingdon College (212 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was $98,400, and the homeownership rate was 50.9%.

Most people in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL borders Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes & Perry Counties PUMA, AL, Montgomery City (East) & Pike Road Town (Northwest) PUMA, AL, and Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.57% of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.81k people).

In 2022, there were 2.8 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.2k people) in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.66k 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 Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,157 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (290 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (162 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,922

Women

53.8%

48,799

Men

46.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,721 inhabitants, with 46.2% men, and 53.8% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
74.2k ± 2.37k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 1.39k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.66k ± 637

4.34%

Hispanic Population

4.74k people

4.34% of the people in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are hispanic (4.74k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
1,283 ± 874 people
Mexico
621 ± 610 people
Guatemala
405 ± 493 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was Korea, the natal country of 1,283 Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL residents, followed by Mexico with 621 and Guatemala with 405.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

5.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

As of 2022, 2.57% of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL residents (2.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was 5.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,157 households (3.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
290 households (0.285%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
162 households (0.159%)

4.31% of the households in Montgomery 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.1% of the households in Montgomery 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
1,929 ± 301
Gulf War (2001-)
1,734 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
1,416 ± 270

Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL employs 42.7k people. The largest industries in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,029 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,937 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,419 people), and the highest paying industries are Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($175,058), Farming ($170,900), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($160,147).

Males in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,688. The income inequality in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,419

Women

51.9%

40,231

Men

48.1%

The workforce of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 83,650 people, with 51.9% woman, and 48.1% men.

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Occupations

42.7k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 82.8k employees to 42.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, are Cashiers (1,432 people), Customer service representatives (1,073 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,033 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.7k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 82.8k employees to 42.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,029 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,937 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,419 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,543

Median earning men ± $2,321

$29,394

Median earning women ± $1,355

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($71,358), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,871), and Public Administration ($54,986).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($63,883), Public Administration ($46,581), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,998).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

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 Montgomery 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 2022, universities in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL awarded 1,249 degrees. The student population of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,655 male students and 4,189 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (893 and 72.4%), followed by White (259 and 21%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 2.51%), and Two or More Races (19 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Alabama State University (625 and 50%), H Councill Trenholm State Community College (289 and 23.1%), and Huntingdon College (212 and 17%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are Medical Assistant (94 and 7.53%), General Biological Sciences (79 and 6.33%), and General Business Administration & Management (74 and 5.92%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL are $26,800 for private four year colleges, and $8,328 and $16,656 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,844 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,844 students enrolled in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,227 records, of which 64.8% were women and 35.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
47 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 47 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alabama State University
625 degrees awarded
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
289 degrees awarded
Huntingdon College
212 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alabama State University with 625 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 451 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, which is 0.565 times less than the 798 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 893 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 259 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 ($26,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,740) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.908% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.599% 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 Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.5k), Some college (17.7k), and Bachelors Degree (14.1k).

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 Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was $98,400 in 2022, which is 0.349 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $128,400 to $98,400, a 23.4% decrease. The homeownership rate in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL is 50.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL is $43,565. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $99,892, followed by Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL and Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $91,916 and $91,201.

Housing

Property

$98,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,753

$21,350

Median Property Taxes

±$1,038

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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.9%

Homeownership

2022

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 50.9% of the housing units in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Montgomery 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $99,892, followed by Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL and Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $91,916 and $91,201.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Montgomery 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.

$43,565

Median Household Income

± $1,931

41.9k

Number of Households

± 1,713

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.9k households in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL declined from $43,565 from the previous year's value of $49,921.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery 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

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL

0.461

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.423% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (5.34%)

In 2022, 80.2% of workers in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (5.34%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL (27.1k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery 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

87.6% of the population of Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 27.8% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 3.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

33.1%

Employer Coverage

27.8%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

3.04%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL grew by 14.8% from 10.8% to 12.4%.

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