Florence CCD, Lauderdale County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Florence CCD, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Florence CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Florence CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Florence CCD, Alabama is 50,802 people, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look at the total population in Florence CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
50,802
-1.2% -0.66%
2020
51,421
-0.11% -
2019
51,478
+1.49%
-
2018
50,722
-0.81% -
2017
51,137
- -

Population of Florence CCD, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.2%
78.1%
-2.43%
Black/African American
15.3%
15.8%
-3.16%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
0.00%
Hispanic
4%
2.7%
+48.15%
Asian
0.7%
0.8%
-12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.8%
+72.22%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Florence CCD, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 +0.27% 35.6 0% 39.7 +0.51%
2020 37.3 -2.36% 35.6 -1.93% 39.5 -0.5%
2019 38.2 -0.78% 36.3 -0.82% 39.7 -0.5%
2018 38.5 -1.53% 36.6 -1.88% 39.9 -1.48%
2017 39.1 - 37.3 - 40.5 -

The median age of Florence CCD, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,869 -2.66% 2,621 -1.99% 2,778 2,567
10 to 19 2,751 0.47% 3,077 +2.73% 2,750 3,117
20 to 29 4,411 +4.08% 4,818 -1.44% 4,574 4,747
30 to 39 2,761 +18.44% 2,950 +7.23% 3,303 3,155
40 to 49 2,899 -38.04% 2,947 -7.12% 1,940 2,714
50 to 59 3,083 -9.12% 3,378 -3.32% 2,801 3,253
60 to 69 2,698 +4.75% 3,125 +0.83% 2,818 3,137
70+ 2,570 +10.02% 4,179 +3.62% 2,823 4,325

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Florence CCD, Alabama is $43,648.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Florence CCD.

  • Under 25
    $21,481.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,392.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,994.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,156.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Florence CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Florence CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Florence CCD, Alabama is currently $61,948.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.80% of households in Florence CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Florence CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Florence CCD is $27,762.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Florence CCD by the total population of Florence CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Florence CCD, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Florence CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Florence CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Florence CCD over the age of 16 is 42,027.

Of those people, a total of 55.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Florence CCD is 52.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,437 47.70% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 5,386 75.40% 4.00%
25 to 29 years 3,935 77.20% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 3,058 78.20% 8.20%
35 to 44 years 5,849 73.10% 9.30%
45 to 54 years 4,678 77.50% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 3,581 59.50% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 2,932 43.10% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 5,997 20.50% 2.10%
75 years and over 4,174 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Florence CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 33,494 55.50% 4.50%
Black or African American 6,060 53.80% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 208 54.30% 1.00%
Asian 337 48.10% 10.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 0.00% 0.00%
Other 388 79.60% 1.30%
Two or more races 1,511 64.20% 13.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,204 83.60% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 32,993 55.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Florence CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Florence CCD is 22,136, with median earnings of $29,390.00.

Women in Florence CCD, Alabama earning approximately 73.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,136 $29,390.00
Male 11,529 $35,090.00
Female 10,607 $25,661.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,956 $38,022.00
Business and Financial 721 $28,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 255 $47,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 299 $80,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 117 $36,506.00
Community and Social Service 361 $42,969.00
Legal 188 $37,552.00
Educational and Library 1,608 $40,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 368 $32,658.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,437 $44,148.00
Healthcare Support 800 $17,331.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $41,806.00
Law Enforcement 238 $38,176.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,923 $12,935.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 686 $23,261.00
Personal Care and Service 432 $10,500.00
Sales 2,998 $25,638.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,342 $27,013.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 60 $29,091.00
Construction and Extraction 825 $28,028.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 852 $40,978.00
Production 1,986 $33,245.00
Transportation and Material Moving 661 $32,708.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,214 $46,741.00 742 $27,351.00
Business and Financial 370 $25,781.00 351 $32,054.00
Computer and Mathematical 191 $57,321.00 64 $38,355.00
Architecture and Engineering 262 $92,083.00 37 $66,172.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $36,847.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 109 $43,616.00 252 $42,097.00
Legal 70 $39,435.00 118 $32,870.00
Educational and Library 648 $48,145.00 960 $34,187.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 145 $46,681.00 223 $26,182.00
Healthcare Practitioners 361 $52,981.00 1,076 $43,815.00
Healthcare Support 247 $26,467.00 553 $16,758.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $45,718.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $36,678.00 137 $38,457.00
Food Preparation and Serving 776 $13,985.00 1,147 $11,515.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 370 $26,750.00 316 $14,531.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $2,499.00 359 $15,677.00
Sales 1,554 $27,178.00 1,444 $19,473.00
Office and Administrative Support 462 $25,288.00 1,880 $27,270.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 60 $29,091.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 798 $28,000.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 852 $40,978.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,377 $37,840.00 609 $26,534.00
Transportation and Material Moving 572 $40,443.00 89 $15,486.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 21,629 households in Florence CCD, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,331 families in Florence CCD with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,444 867 3,020 9,298
Average Household Size 2.99 3.4 3.07 1.23
Total Families 8,444 867 3,020 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.06 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 12,331 families in Florence CCD, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Florence CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 25,001 housing units in Florence CCD, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,629 86.51%
Vacant 3,372 13.49%

36.43% of the total 25,001 housing units in Florence CCD are rental units. This is approximately 9,108 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,769 are occupied by the owner - or 47.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Florence CCD is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Florence CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    752
  • Less than $500
    1,974
  • $500 to $999
    6,045
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    812
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    265
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Florence CCD is $155,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Florence CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    902
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,392
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,233
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,263
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,203
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,247
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    386
  • $1,000,000 or more
    143

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Florence CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Florence CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,460
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,379
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,554
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,073
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,742
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,702
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,383
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,748
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,960
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Florence CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,756
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,808
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,473
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,592

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Florence CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Florence CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Florence CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    489
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,980
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,609
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,959
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,407
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    787
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,171
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    182
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    384
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    421
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,182
  • 90 or more minutes
    370

Summary

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