Montevallo CCD, Shelby County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Montevallo 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 Montevallo CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Montevallo CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Montevallo CCD, Alabama is 10,913 people, with a median age of 32.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,913
+4.68%
+8.09%
2020
10,425
+5.91%
-
2019
9,843
-2.97% -
2018
10,144
+0.48%
-
2017
10,096
- -

Population of Montevallo 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
67.8%
71.7%
-5.44%
Black/African American
17.5%
17.3%
+1.16%
Native
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
10.8%
8.6%
+25.58%
Asian
1.3%
0.3%
+333.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.8%
+5.56%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
+400.00%

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 Montevallo 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 32.2 -6.12% 30.5 -6.73% 34.4 -5.23%
2020 34.3 +1.78% 32.7 +5.48% 36.3 -0.82%
2019 33.7 +0.3% 31 +1.97% 36.6 -0.27%
2018 33.6 +3.7% 30.4 +3.05% 36.7 +7.31%
2017 32.4 - 29.5 - 34.2 -

The median age of Montevallo 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 9 590 -18.45% 575 -11.31% 431 465
10 to 19 759 +41.42% 693 +24.45% 1,114 865
20 to 29 922 +18.15% 1,214 +3.21% 1,098 1,240
30 to 39 595 -24.62% 657 -28.6% 446 470
40 to 49 296 +105.2% 643 +8.56% 706 684
50 to 59 610 -3.76% 606 +4.71% 584 627
60 to 69 399 +51.48% 662 -0.019999999999999% 627 654
70+ 301 +5.02% 574 +4.92% 313 589

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Montevallo CCD, Alabama is $41,673.00.

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 Montevallo CCD.

  • Under 25
    $22,865.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,288.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,827.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,199.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Montevallo 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 Montevallo CCD, Alabama is currently $57,929.00.

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.

1.55% of households in Montevallo 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 Montevallo CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Montevallo CCD is $21,763.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Montevallo 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 Montevallo 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
    5.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.31%

Employment

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

The total population of Montevallo CCD over the age of 16 is 9,181.

Of those people, a total of 55.30% 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 Montevallo CCD is 51.50%.

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 1,143 37.70% 12.50%
20 to 24 years 1,584 62.20% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 754 95.10% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 604 90.40% 13.60%
35 to 44 years 795 59.00% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 1,421 70.90% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 697 69.30% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 613 58.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,089 6.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 481 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Montevallo 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 6,794 56.00% 6.00%
Black or African American 1,583 50.90% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 141 28.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 457 68.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 188 50.00% 14.90%
Hispanic or Latino 705 72.80% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,516 54.90% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Montevallo 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 Montevallo CCD is 4,729, with median earnings of $28,217.00.

Women in Montevallo CCD, Alabama earning approximately 49.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,729 $28,217.00
Male 2,465 $35,472.00
Female 2,264 $17,394.00

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 270 $65,833.00
Business and Financial 132 $49,392.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $44,265.00
Architecture and Engineering 224 $31,421.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $12,813.00
Legal 26 $57,969.00
Educational and Library 189 $21,827.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 199 $44,688.00
Healthcare Support 91 $33,304.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $94,271.00
Food Preparation and Serving 433 $17,527.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $12,115.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $15,039.00
Sales 780 $13,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 425 $13,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 407 $41,209.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $51,875.00
Production 337 $36,181.00
Transportation and Material Moving 229 $28,098.00

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 150 $67,244.00 120 $36,875.00
Business and Financial 107 $49,155.00 25 $71,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $52,813.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 224 $31,421.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 53 $12,813.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $57,969.00
Educational and Library 40 $56,842.00 149 $19,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 68 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 199 $44,688.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 91 $33,304.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $94,271.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $40,077.00 297 $11,860.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $12,260.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 110 $15,156.00
Sales 271 $26,645.00 509 $9,669.00
Office and Administrative Support 100 $11,875.00 325 $13,510.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $40,856.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 193 $57,917.00 9 $0.00
Production 271 $36,204.00 66 $35,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 161 $33,586.00 68 $4,904.00

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 3,749 households in Montevallo CCD, with an average household size of 2.54 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 2,224 families in Montevallo CCD with an average family size of 3.29 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 1,567 116 541 1,525
Average Household Size 3.23 3.53 3.73 1.33
Total Families 1,567 116 541 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.29 3.51 0

Poverty

Of the 2,224 families in Montevallo CCD, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Montevallo 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 4,201 housing units in Montevallo CCD, Alabama.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,749 89.24%
Vacant 452 10.76%

26.78% of the total 4,201 housing units in Montevallo CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,125 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,462 are occupied by the owner - or 58.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Montevallo CCD is $771.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Montevallo 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
    162
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    682
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    321
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Montevallo CCD is $138,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    302
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    480
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    650
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    670
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    206
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    102
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    434
  • 1940 to 1949
    176
  • 1950 to 1959
    268
  • 1960 to 1969
    284
  • 1970 to 1979
    659
  • 1980 to 1989
    587
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,141
  • 2000 to 2009
    504
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 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 Montevallo CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    216
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,338
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,124
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,071

Commuting to Work

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

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Montevallo 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
    173
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    376
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    335
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    566
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    737
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    201
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    455
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    306
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    252
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    482
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    285
  • 90 or more minutes
    130

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Montevallo CCD, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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