Muscle Shoals, AL

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    2024 Population
    16,951
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38
    2.15% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    23.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,894
    7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $199,700
    0.706% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,480
    1.29% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Muscle Shoals, 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.

    98.7% of the residents in Muscle Shoals, AL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Northwest Shoals Community College (1,158 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Muscle Shoals, AL was $199,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

    Most people in Muscle Shoals, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Muscle Shoals, AL was N/A per household.

    United StatesAlabamaColbert County, ALFlorence-Muscle Shoals, ALLauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Muscle Shoals, AL is home to a population of 17k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.03% of Muscle Shoals, AL residents were born outside of the country (344 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.1k people) in Muscle Shoals, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 440 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Muscle Shoals, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Muscle Shoals, AL was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muscle Shoals, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      13.1k ± 626
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.6k ± 546
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      440 ± 258
    3.06%
    Hispanic Population
    519 people

    In 2024, there were 5.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.1k people) in Muscle Shoals, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 440 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.06% of the people in Muscle Shoals, AL are hispanic (519 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Muscle Shoals, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    344 people
    2.53%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    422 people

    As of 2024, 2.03% of Muscle Shoals, AL residents (344 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muscle Shoals, AL was 2.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      370 ± 169
    2. Vietnam
      216 ± 104
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      110 ± 81

    Muscle Shoals, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Muscle Shoals, AL.

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    Health

    92.4% of the population of Muscle Shoals, AL has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 9.52% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.59%
    Uninsured
    52.1%
    Employer Coverage
    13.8%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    9.52%
    Non-Group
    2.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muscle Shoals, AL grew by 54.5% from 4.91% to 7.59%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muscle Shoals, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Muscle Shoals, AL employs 8.48k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Muscle Shoals, AL were Manufacturing (1,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,095 people), and Retail Trade (1,081 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($77,782), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,513), and Wholesale Trade ($66,021).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.48k
    2024 Value
    ± 941
    1.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muscle Shoals, AL grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 8.37k employees to 8.48k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muscle Shoals, AL, are Management Occupations (1,104 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (849 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muscle Shoals, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.48k
    2024 Value
    ± 941
    1.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muscle Shoals, AL grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 8.37k employees to 8.48k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muscle Shoals, AL, are Manufacturing (1,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,095 people), and Retail Trade (1,081 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muscle Shoals, AL, though some of these residents may live in Muscle Shoals, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,844
    Median earning men ± $10,899
    $39,242
    Median earning women ± $3,264

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($78,135), Public Administration ($70,547), and Wholesale Trade ($66,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($61,534), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,319), and Public Administration ($49,053).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

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    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Muscle Shoals, AL awarded 1,158 degrees. The student population of Muscle Shoals, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,018 male students and 2,647 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Muscle Shoals, AL are White (881 and 76.2%), Hispanic or Latino (112 and 9.69%), Black or African American (106 and 9.17%), and Two or More Races (36 and 3.11%).

    The largest universities in Muscle Shoals, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Shoals Community College (1,158 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are General Studies (259 and 22.4%), Welding Technology (197 and 17%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (103 and 8.89%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 4,665 students enrolled in Muscle Shoals, AL, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,341 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northwest Shoals Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,158 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Shoals Community College with 1,158 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 648 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muscle Shoals, AL, which is 1.27 times more than the 510 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 881 degrees mean that there were 7.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 112 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,870) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,261) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Muscle Shoals, AL was $199,700 in 2024, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $198,300 to $199,700, a 0.706% increase. The homeownership rate in Muscle Shoals, AL is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Muscle Shoals, AL have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muscle Shoals, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $199,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,909
    $4,654
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$599

    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 Muscle Shoals, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.1% of the housing units in Muscle Shoals, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,894
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,296
    6.93k
    Number of Households
    ± 759

    In 2024, the median household income of the 6.93k households in Muscle Shoals, AL grew to $75,894 from the previous year's value of $70,927.

    The following chart displays the households in Muscle Shoals, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.7%)
    3. Carpooled (7.59%)

    In 2024, 77.7% of workers in Muscle Shoals, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.59%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Muscle Shoals, AL have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Muscle Shoals, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muscle Shoals, AL (2.13k out of 16.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muscle Shoals, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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.

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