Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

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2019 Population

117,116

0.445% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.463% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

18.3%

5.1% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$41,691

4.62% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$98,800

11.8% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

42,143

1.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 117k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $41,691. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL declined from 117,640 to 117,116, a −0.445% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,850 to $41,691, a 4.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.55%), White (Hispanic) (1.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.585%). 2.28% of the households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.3% of the residents in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are Bevill State Community College (1,244 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was $98,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%. Most people in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL borders Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin & Marion (Northeast) Counties PUMA, AL, Cullman & Winston Counties PUMA, AL, St. Clair & Blount Counties PUMA, AL, Trussville, Center Point & Gardendale Cities PUMA, AL, Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL, Lafayette, Monroe, Itawamba, Chickasaw & Calhoun Counties PUMA, MS, and Starkville, Columbus & West Point Cities PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama

Diversity

Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 117k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.33% of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.56k people).

In 2019, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.29k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (1,808 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (200 speakers), and German (74 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 533
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.29k ± 292
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 270

2.34%

Hispanic Population

2.74k people

2.34% of the people in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (2.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
1,808 speakers (1.64%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
200 speakers (0.181%)
German
74 speakers (0.067%)

2.28% of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 1.64% of the overall population of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are native Spanish speakers. 0.181% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.067% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.33%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

1.26%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.48k people

As of 2019, 1.33% of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL residents (1.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was 43. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL residents was 43.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
468 ± 530 people
Guatemala
433 ± 510 people
Vietnam
109 ± 256 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 468 Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 433 and Vietnam with 109.

Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.3% of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,830 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
971 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
683 ± 195

Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is $41,691. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $91,027, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $75,614 and $74,518.

Males in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,610. The income inequality in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL employs 42.1k people. The largest industries in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871 people), Construction (2,808 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,364 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($101,371), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($84,464), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($77,089).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,691

2019 value

± $1,524

4.62%

1 Year Growth

± 4.52%

Households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have a median annual income of $41,691, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,850 in 2018, which represents a 4.62% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$51,742

Average Male Salary in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

± $7,699

$37,610

Average Female Salary in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

± $6,862

In 2019, full-time male employees in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

Asian
$50,060 ± $127,769
White
$42,114 ± $5,253
Black
$24,459 ± $10,263

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

0.418

2018 Wage GINI in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL

In 2019, the income inequality in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.132% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $91,027, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $75,614 and $74,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL (21.1k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
16,857 ± 814
Black
3,248 ± 400
Two Or More
671 ± 194

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

42.1k

2019 Value

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± −1.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 42.8k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,865 people), Registered nurses (1,568 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,865 people), Registered nurses (1,568 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,261 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Mining machine operators (14.7 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (8.26 times), and Power plant operators, distributors, & dispatchers (6.61 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Physicians ($254,430), Surgical technologists ($181,902), and Pharmacists ($121,916).

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.1k

2019 Value

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± −1.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 42.8k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871 people), Construction (2,808 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,364 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871 people), Construction (2,808 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,364 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL has an unusually high number of Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes (94.9 times higher than expected), Coal mining (52.8 times), and Clay building material & refractories manufacturing (13.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, by average salary, are Computer Systems Design ($101,371), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($84,464), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($77,089).

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 $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B 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
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

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%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alabama

62% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 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 2020, universities in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL awarded 1,244 degrees. The student population of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is skewed towards women, with 1,302 male students and 1,902 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are White (974 and 78.3%), followed by Black or African American (227 and 18.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 1.61%), and Two or More Races (10 and 0.804%).

The largest universities in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Bevill State Community College (1,244 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL are Registered Nursing (215 and 17.3%), Electrician (178 and 14.3%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (164 and 13.2%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
215 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
162 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
44 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was Registered Nursing with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Bevill State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,244 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bevill State Community College with 1,244 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

637

Degrees Awarded to Men

607

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 637 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL, which is 1.05 times more than the 607 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
974 degrees awarded
Black or African American
227 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was White students. These 974 degrees mean that there were 4.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 227 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL was $98,800 in 2019, which is 0.411 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $88,400 to $98,800, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is 75.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$98,800

2019 Median

± $5,023

$88,400

2018 Median

± $2,466

In 2019, the median property value in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL grew to to $98,800 from the previous year's value of $88,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,691

Median Household Income

± $1,524

46.6k

Number of Households

± 1,346

In 2019, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL grew to $41,691 from the previous year's value of $39,850.

The following chart displays the households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

2019 Homeownership

75.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.9% of the housing units in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (2.21%)

In 2019, 85.7% of workers in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (2.21%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar 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 Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

89.6% of the population of Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1534 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 923 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,534 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1,543 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.4%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL grew by 1.86% from 10.2% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walker, Marion (South & West), Fayette & Lamar Counties PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.