Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama is 12,308 people, with a median age of 40.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,308
+14.86%
+32.67%
2020
10,716
+3.07%
-
2019
10,397
+8.7%
-
2018
9,565
+3.1%
-
2017
9,277
- -

Population of Big Sandy-Duncanville 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
70.9%
70.1%
+1.14%
Black/African American
25.6%
25.7%
-0.39%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.2%
+66.67%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.9%
-44.83%
Other
0%
0%
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 Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 40.9 +3.54% 41.4 -0.72% 40.3 +9.81%
2020 39.5 -4.13% 41.7 -1.18% 36.7 -5.66%
2019 41.2 -2.37% 42.2 +1.2% 38.9 -8.9%
2018 42.2 +7.38% 41.7 +7.47% 42.7 +6.22%
2017 39.3 - 38.8 - 40.2 -

The median age of Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 9 571 +13.49% 304 +68.45% 640 563
10 to 19 501 +91.75% 846 -8.66% 1,085 728
20 to 29 574 +18.77% 767 +68.61% 597 1,338
30 to 39 668 -20.86% 495 +8.71% 513 526
40 to 49 559 +64.11% 811 +37.43% 978 1,038
50 to 59 766 +50.46% 826 +20.63% 1,220 1,002
60 to 69 453 +15.74% 467 +40.92% 499 681
70+ 330 +26.23% 339 +45.31% 407 493

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama is $69,624.00.

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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,283.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,938.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,521.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama is currently $96,577.00.

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.

10.72% of households in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD is $36,225.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville 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
    15.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD over the age of 16 is 9,871.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD is 63.30%.

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 579 55.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,172 98.50% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 763 69.50% 14.90%
30 to 34 years 664 84.90% 9.80%
35 to 44 years 1,584 80.20% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 2,027 87.10% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 1,002 60.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 594 39.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,050 14.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 436 6.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 7,090 67.80% 7.70%
Black or African American 2,608 65.00% 0.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 153 64.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 144 62.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,019 68.20% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD is 6,244, with median earnings of $46,081.00.

Women in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama earning approximately 91.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,244 $46,081.00
Male 3,044 $47,616.00
Female 3,200 $43,598.00

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 572 $50,909.00
Business and Financial 223 $81,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $46,073.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 93 $75,710.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 838 $53,453.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $60,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 598 $178,329.00
Healthcare Support 139 $11,409.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $50,938.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $3,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 207 $8,598.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00
Sales 572 $10,056.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $40,460.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 335 $75,215.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 515 $52,479.00
Production 320 $41,066.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $62,554.00

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 257 $105,573.00 315 $42,939.00
Business and Financial 48 $0.00 175 $82,325.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $46,073.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $0.00 34 $46,161.00
Legal 15 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 247 $88,129.00 591 $52,548.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 68 $60,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 588 $178,364.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 105 $12,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $50,938.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $2,499.00 94 $4,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 89 $9,053.00 118 $7,200.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 243 $9,198.00 329 $14,103.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $39,076.00 534 $40,660.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 316 $75,586.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 515 $52,479.00 0 $0.00
Production 189 $44,954.00 131 $35,092.00
Transportation and Material Moving 194 $63,587.00 57 $0.00

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 4,096 households in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, with an average household size of 3 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 3,104 families in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD with an average family size of 3.52 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 2,335 264 505 992
Average Household Size 3.52 3.2 4.01 1.23
Total Families 2,335 264 505 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.11 3.79 0

Poverty

Of the 3,104 families in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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 4,574 housing units in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD, Alabama.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,096 89.55%
Vacant 478 10.45%

11.76% of the total 4,574 housing units in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD are rental units. This is approximately 538 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,413 are occupied by the owner - or 74.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD is $878.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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
    145
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    396
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    137
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD is $195,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    685
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    263
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    331
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    461
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    984
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    501
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    172
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    72
  • 1940 to 1949
    269
  • 1950 to 1959
    263
  • 1960 to 1969
    308
  • 1970 to 1979
    634
  • 1980 to 1989
    467
  • 1990 to 1999
    940
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,149
  • 2010 to 2013
    472
  • 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 Big Sandy-Duncanville CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,291
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,527
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,263

Commuting to Work

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

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Big Sandy-Duncanville 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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    199
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    147
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,069
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    990
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    206
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,201
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    420
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    569
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    131
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

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

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