Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

158,039

0.503% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0.234% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.4%

4.02% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$45,515

3.65% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,300

1.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,264

0.969% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 158k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $45,515. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL grew from 157,248 to 158,039, a 0.503% increase and its median household income grew from $43,911 to $45,515, a 3.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), White (Hispanic) (1.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.978%).

2.99% of the households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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.

98.8% of the residents in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are Southern Union State Community College (1,702 degrees awarded in 2021) and Talladega College (147 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was $120,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL borders DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, St. Clair & Blount Counties PUMA, AL, Etowah County PUMA, AL, Calhoun County PUMA, AL, Shelby County PUMA, AL, Chilton, Tallapoosa, Chambers & Coosa Counties PUMA, AL, Troup, Meriwether & Heard Counties PUMA, GA, Carroll County PUMA, GA, Floyd, Polk & Haralson Counties PUMA, GA, and Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 158k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.68% of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2021, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,374 households), German (209 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (109 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,727

Women

51.1%

77,264

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 157,991 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 177
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.8k ± 598
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.22k ± 644

2.49%

Hispanic Population

3.93k people

2.49% of the people in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.93k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
798 ± 692 people
Guatemala
349 ± 458 people
Portugal
237 ± 378 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 798 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 349 and Portugal with 237.

Foreign-Born Population

1.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

1.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2021, 1.68% of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL residents (2.65k 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,374 households (2.25%)
German
209 households (0.14%)
Other Native Languages of North America
109 households (0.0728%)

2.99% of the households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.25% of the households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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
3,718 ± 386
Gulf War (2001-)
1,508 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
1,485 ± 273

Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are Construction (4,112 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,897 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,596 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($203,647), Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($92,045), and Offices of optometrists ($87,283).

Males in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,058. The income inequality in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,058

Women

47.7%

30,776

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 58,834 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

58.3k

2021 Value

−0.969%

1 Year decline

± −0.969%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −0.969%, from 58.8k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,867 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,655 people), and Registered nurses (1,379 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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

58.3k

2021 Value

−0.969%

1 Year decline

± −0.969%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −0.969%, from 58.8k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, are Construction (4,112 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,897 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,596 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,782

Median earning men ± $1,622

$28,852

Median earning women ± $1,378

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,000), Public Administration ($54,826), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,945).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,659), Public Administration ($43,673), and Information ($36,518).

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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL awarded 1,849 degrees. The student population of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,355 male students and 2,917 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are White (1,270 and 69.2%), followed by Black or African American (433 and 23.6%), Hispanic or Latino (58 and 3.16%), and Two or More Races (38 and 2.07%).

The largest universities in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Union State Community College (1,702 and 92%) and Talladega College (147 and 7.95%).

The most popular majors in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL are General Studies (767 and 41.5%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (130 and 7.03%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (103 and 5.57%).

The median tuition cost in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL for private four year colleges is $12,130.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,272 students enrolled in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,893 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
33 degrees awarded
General Studies
362 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Union State Community College
1,702 degrees awarded
Talladega College
147 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Union State Community College with 1,702 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 844 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, which is 0.84 times less than the 1,005 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 1,270 degrees mean that there were 2.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 433 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 ($12,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,756) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) 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, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.4k), Some college (29.4k), and Secondary Education (25.7k).

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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was $120,300 in 2021, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,200 to $120,300, a 1.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL is $45,515. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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

$120,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,582

$45,442

Median Property Taxes

±$1,510

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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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.

$45,515

Median Household Income

± $2,048

61.1k

Number of Households

± 1,924

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.1k households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL grew to $45,515 from the previous year's value of $43,911.

The following chart displays the households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0394% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (9.1%)
Worked At Home (3.57%)

In 2021, 84.1% of workers in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.1%) and those who worked at home (3.57%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% of the workforce in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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 Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL (26.6k out of 153k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties 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

90.3% of the population of Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.43% 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

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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 22.8% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.74%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL grew by 2.81% from 9.48% to 9.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.