Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Muscle Shoals, Alabama, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,951 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $75,894 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.0% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $199,700 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,029 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.0% | 4.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.1% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 21.7 | 25.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 13.7% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 44.5% | 46.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 77.3% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 15.3% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 37.7 | 52.8 | 61.4 |
Age in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38.0 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.2% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 15.3% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.9% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,934 | 1,997,247 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 67.1% | 64.5% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 30.2% | 29.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 22.6% | 18.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 27.2% | 30.8% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 26.2% | 31.9% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $35,651 | $36,087 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.4% | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 5.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 26.0% | 34.4% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 11.5% | 13.7% | n/a |
Housing in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 7,273 | 2,337,265 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 74.9% | 69.1% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 8.2% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.7% | 14.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,990.0 | 1,986.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 23.3% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $899 | $788 | n/a |
Education in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 9.8% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 27.5% | 30.3% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 38.8% | 29.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.7% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 8.3% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 63.8% | 58.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 77.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 38.6% | 25.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 2.0% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
| Statistic | Muscle Shoals | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 71.0% | 67.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.7% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.3% | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 97.4% | 94.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.9% | 3.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.9% | 4.5% | 16.7% |