Baldwin County PUMA, AL

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2020 Population

218,289

2.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.2

0.465% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.17%

11.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,756

5.89% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$211,600

6.92% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

92,025

2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Baldwin County PUMA, AL had a population of 218k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $61,756. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew from 212,830 to 218,289, a 2.56% increase and its median household income grew from $58,320 to $61,756, a 5.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.72%), White (Hispanic) (2.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.22%).

4.99% of the households in Baldwin County 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.

98.3% of the residents in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Columbia Southern University (7,517 degrees awarded in 2020), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,099 degrees), and Fortis College-Foley (63 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was $211,600, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Baldwin County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Baldwin County PUMA, AL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Mobile City (East) PUMA, AL, Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL, Escambia County (North) PUMA, FL, and Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL.

Population & Diversity

Baldwin County PUMA, AL is home to a population of 218k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.42% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.47k people).

In 2020, there were 9.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Baldwin County PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.55k 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 Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Spanish (6,580 households), Portuguese (600 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (586 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

112,340

Women

51.4%

106,094

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 218,434 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
181k ± 654
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19k ± 744
White (Hispanic)
5.55k ± 845

4.56%

Hispanic Population

9.95k people

4.56% of the people in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are hispanic (9.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baldwin County PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,417 ± 1,200 people
Guatemala
721 ± 658 people
Germany
488 ± 542 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,417 Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 721 and Germany with 488.

Foreign-Born Population

3.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.47k people

3.72%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.92k people

As of 2020, 3.42% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents (7.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 3.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,580 households (3.19%)
Portuguese
600 households (0.291%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
586 households (0.284%)

4.99% of the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.19% of the households in Baldwin County 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
8,162 ± 736
Gulf War (2001-)
3,800 ± 610
Gulf War (1990s)
2,513 ± 501

Baldwin County PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baldwin County PUMA, AL employs 92k people. The largest industries in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Construction (7,606 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,981 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,529 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($152,818), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($141,167), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($137,630).

Males in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,597. The income inequality in Baldwin County PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,281

Women

48.1%

47,744

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2020 was 92,025 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Baldwin County PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

92k

2020 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 89.7k employees to 92k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,641 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,577 people), and Registered nurses (2,549 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baldwin County 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

92k

2020 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 89.7k employees to 92k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, are Construction (7,606 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,981 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,529 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baldwin County PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Baldwin County PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,435

Median earning men ± $2,012

$29,576

Median earning women ± $1,494

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($59,196), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,185), and Manufacturing ($59,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,563), Manufacturing ($40,880), and Public Administration ($39,480).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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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

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$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

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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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 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 2020, universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL awarded 8,742 degrees. The student population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 14,474 male students and 11,137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are White (4,475 and 51.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,631 and 18.7%), Unknown (1,588 and 18.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (538 and 6.16%).

The largest universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Southern University (7,517 and 86%), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,099 and 12.6%), and Fortis College-Foley (63 and 0.721%).

The most popular majors in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are General Business Administration & Management (2,359 and 27%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (1,644 and 18.8%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (686 and 7.85%).

The median tuition cost in Baldwin County PUMA, AL for private four year colleges is $17,424.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 25,611 students enrolled in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, 56.5% men and 43.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,973 records, of which 39.7% were women and 60.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
793 degree-majors awarded
Fire Services Administration
453 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
936 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 793 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Baldwin County PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbia Southern University
7,517 degrees awarded
Coastal Alabama Community College
1,099 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Foley
63 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Southern University with 7,517 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 5,179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, which is 1.45 times more than the 3,563 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,475 degrees mean that there were 2.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,631 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,424) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,448) 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 2020, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (48.4k), Some college (38.9k), and Bachelors Degree (33k).

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 Baldwin County PUMA, AL was $211,600 in 2020, which is 0.921 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $197,900 to $211,600, a 6.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is $61,756. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

Housing

Property

$211,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,853

$64,716

Median Property Taxes

±$2,329

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 Baldwin County PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2020

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77% of the housing units in Baldwin County PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baldwin County 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Baldwin County 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.

$61,756

Median Household Income

± $2,268

84k

Number of Households

± 2,834

In 2020, the median household income of the 84k households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew to $61,756 from the previous year's value of $58,320.

The following chart displays the households in Baldwin County 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

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

In 2020, the income inequality in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.759% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Baldwin County PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Baldwin County PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Baldwin County PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (7.96%)
Worked At Home (6.44%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in Baldwin County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.96%) and those who worked at home (6.44%).

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

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baldwin County 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 Baldwin County PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baldwin County PUMA, AL (19.7k out of 215k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 2.07% 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.

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

2.07%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL declined by 14% from 11.8% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baldwin County PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.