Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

121,870

2.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

30.3

0.331% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.9%

6.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,473

1.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,900

0.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,653

2.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL had a population of 122k people with a median age of 30.3 and a median household income of $44,473. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew from 119,335 to 121,870, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $43,682 to $44,473, a 1.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44%), White (Hispanic) (3.07%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

7.23% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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.

96.7% of the residents in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are The University of Alabama (10,311 degrees awarded in 2021), Stillman College (122 degrees), and University Academy of Hair Design (27 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was $171,900, and the homeownership rate was 46.1%.

Most people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL borders Northport City (North & West) PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is home to a population of 122k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.67% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (5.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.9k people) in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.74k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are Spanish (4,577 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (775 households), and Vietnamese (413 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,878

Women

51.7%

58,733

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,611 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.9k ± 1.82k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53.6k ± 1.59k
White (Hispanic)
3.74k ± 657

5.64%

Hispanic Population

6.87k people

5.64% of the people in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are hispanic (6.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,569 ± 966 people
Guatemala
623 ± 611 people
China
458 ± 524 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,569 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 623 and China with 458.

Foreign-Born Population

4.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.7k people

4.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.5k people

As of 2021, 4.67% of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL residents (5.7k 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 4.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,577 households (3.99%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
775 households (0.676%)
Vietnamese
413 households (0.36%)

7.23% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.99% of the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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
1,687 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
1,495 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,406 ± 454

Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL employs 54.7k people. The largest industries in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,822 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,870 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,737 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($194,566), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($147,820), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($108,181).

Males in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,194. The income inequality in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,690

Women

51.9%

25,689

Men

48.1%

The workforce of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL in 2020 was 53,379 people, with 51.9% woman, and 48.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

54.7k

2021 Value

2.39%

1 Year growth

± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 53.4k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,542 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,197 people), and Cashiers (2,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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

54.7k

2021 Value

2.39%

1 Year growth

± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 53.4k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,822 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,870 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,737 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,590

Median earning men ± $3,244

$26,858

Median earning women ± $1,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($81,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,459), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,053).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,341), Wholesale Trade ($45,096), and Construction ($43,689).

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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL awarded 10,460 degrees. The student population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,549 male students and 22,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are White (8,090 and 79.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,007 and 9.91%), Hispanic or Latino (484 and 4.76%), and Two or More Races (353 and 3.47%).

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are The University of Alabama (10,311 and 98.6%), Stillman College (122 and 1.17%), and University Academy of Hair Design (27 and 0.258%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are General Marketing & Marketing Management (746 and 7.13%), General Finance (662 and 6.33%), and General Business Administration & Management (605 and 5.78%).

The median tuition costs in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL are $9,548 for private four year colleges, and $10,780 and $30,250 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 39,098 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 39,098 students enrolled in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,570 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
615 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
605 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
491 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was General Finance with 615 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Alabama
10,311 degrees awarded
Stillman College
122 degrees awarded
University Academy of Hair Design
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Alabama with 10,311 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,312 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL, which is 0.701 times less than the 6,148 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 8,090 degrees mean that there were 8.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,007 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

Public, 4-year or above ($10,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,844) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.729% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.695% 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL in 2021 were Some college (29.6k), High School or Equivalent (28.1k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was $171,900 in 2021, which is 0.702 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $170,400 to $171,900, a 0.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is 46.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is $44,473. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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

$171,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,579

$21,113

Median Property Taxes

±$1,233

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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

46.1%

Homeownership

2021

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.1% of the housing units in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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 Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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.

$44,473

Median Household Income

± $2,694

45.8k

Number of Households

± 1,872

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.8k households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL grew to $44,473 from the previous year's value of $43,682.

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities 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.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2021 Wage GINI in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.843% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (5.07%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (5.07%).

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

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL (25.5k out of 112k 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 Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Asian.

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

91.8% of the population of Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 9.81% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.42% 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

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

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 23.3% under 18 years, 33.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.24%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

9.81%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuscaloosa & Northport (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AL declined by 1.51% from 8.37% to 8.24%.

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