35020

Metro Area

Population: 25,308 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 35020

What is the median household income in 35020?: The median household income in 35020 is $33,247 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35020?: The poverty rate in 35020 is 28.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35020?: $90,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35020?: The median gross rent in 35020 is $856 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35020 residents have a college degree?: 9.9% of adults in 35020 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

25,308

Median Income

$33,247

Median Home Value

$90,900

Poverty Rate

28.4%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

7.9%

Median Age

40.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,114 (+14.1%) Home Value: +$22,100 (+32.1%) Poverty Rate: +5.3 pp (+22.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.9 pp (-16.1%) Unemployment: -4.9 pp (-38.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,308

Median Age 40.0

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 12.6% White (non-Hisp.) 11.4% Black 73.8% Asian 0.1% Two or More 5.5% Other 8.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

10.2%

Puerto Rican

0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $33,247 ±$3,653

Per Capita Income $50,143

Median Family Income $44,905

Poverty Rate 28.4%

Child Poverty Rate 48.7%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 31.7%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 22.9%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

10.7%

$10–15k

9.7%

$15–25k

18.4%

$25–35k

14.0%

$35–50k

14.8%

$50–75k

13.4%

$75–100k

10.0%

$100–150k

5.5%

$150–200k

2.3%

$200k+

1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,327

Owner-Occupied 56.2%

Renter-Occupied 43.8%

Vacancy Rate 18.3%

Median Home Value $90,900

Median Gross Rent $856

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 43.8%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.3%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

18.9%

$50–100k

42.0%

$100–200k

14.4%

$200–300k

12.1%

$300–500k

4.3%

$500k–$1M

0.8%

$1M+

0.5%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

22.6%

$500–1k

43.9%

$1–1.5k

29.1%

$1.5–2k

3.9%

$2–2.5k

0.3%

$3.5k+

0.2%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

12.8%

1 vehicle

38.7%

2 vehicles

31.7%

16.7%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

76.4%

Single-fam. att.

2.0%

2–4 units

6.0%

5–19 units

1.5%

20+ units

3.1%

Mobile home

4.8%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

21.0%

1940–1969

12.9%

1970–1999

12.4%

2000–2009

3.3%

2010+

1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.4%

Bachelor's or Higher 9.9%

Graduate Degree 3.1%

Some College / Associate 23.9%

Less Than High School 5.5%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.9%

Unemployment Rate 7.9%

Work from Home 4.0%

Self-Employed 5.0%

Government Workers 14.0%

Private For-Profit 80.7%

Industry

Edu/Health

20.3%

Manufacturing

14.0%

Arts/Entmt.

12.7%

Transportation

10.4%

Retail

9.8%

Prof. Services

8.2%

Finance

7.6%

Construction

6.8%

Public Admin

3.9%

Wholesale

1.9%

Information

0.3%

Agriculture

0.2%

Occupation

Production

28.8%

Food Prep

27.4%

Sales

17.8%

Management

17.0%

Construction

9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min

Drove Alone 77.2%

Carpool 13.3%

Public Transit 1.2%

Work from Home 4.0%

Walked 2.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 10,076

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 19.8%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 3.5%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.5%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

11.0%

55–64

6.7%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

12.0%

85+

5.3%

Under 18: 24.4% Working age (18–64): 75.6% 65 and over: 19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.3%

Naturalized Citizen 12.6%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

97.7%

Asia

1.2%

Africa

1.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%

With a Disability 25.2%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 82.6%

Uninsured 17.4%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.1%

Has a Computer 88.4%

Same House 1 Year Ago 90.3%

Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023