Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    153,852
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.6
    0.726% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    4.89% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,891
    6.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $187,400
    6.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    70,915
    2.09% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Florence-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.

    98.5% of the residents in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL are University of North Alabama (2,273 degrees awarded in 2024), Northwest Shoals Community College (1,158 degrees), and Heritage Christian University (28 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was $187,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

    Most people in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 2 cars per household.

    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL borders Decatur, AL, Huntsville, AL, and Lawrenceburg, TN.

    About the photo: Overlooking the Tennessee River from Muscle Shoals, Al.
    Photo by Phillip Hendon
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    Population & Diversity

    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL is home to a population of 154k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.23% of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.42k people).

    In 2024, there were 7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Florence-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 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      123k ± 500
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      17.6k ± 553
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.63k ± 611
    3.49%
    Hispanic Population
    5.37k people

    In 2024, there were 7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.49% of the people in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL are hispanic (5.37k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.42k people
    2.07%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.16k people

    As of 2024, 2.23% of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL residents (3.42k 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 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 2.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,661 ± 349
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,978 ± 409
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,399 ± 304

    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.6% of the population of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.75% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,571 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.44%
    Uninsured
    46.3%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    16.4%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    1.75%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL declined by 4.76% from 8.87% to 8.44%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL employs 70.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL were Manufacturing (11,836 people), Retail Trade (9,806 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,564 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,741), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,584), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,571).

    Employment

    Occupations

    70.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,390
    2.09%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 69.5k employees to 70.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (8,002 people), Production Occupations (7,572 people), and Management Occupations (7,308 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    70.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,390
    2.09%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 69.5k employees to 70.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, are Manufacturing (11,836 people), Retail Trade (9,806 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,564 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, though some of these residents may live in Florence-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

    $50,394
    Median earning men ± $2,052
    $34,125
    Median earning women ± $2,398

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,609), Public Administration ($70,148), and Wholesale Trade ($62,888).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($66,053), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,596), and Public Administration ($48,784).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 267
      Retail Trade
    2. 228
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 163
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $503k
      Manufacturing
    2. $429k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $260k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL awarded 3,459 degrees. The student population of Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,827 male students and 9,220 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL are White (2,503 and 75.3%), Black or African American (389 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (185 and 5.57%), and Two or More Races (109 and 3.28%).

    The largest universities in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of North Alabama (2,273 and 65.7%), Northwest Shoals Community College (1,158 and 33.5%), and Heritage Christian University (28 and 0.809%).

    The most popular majors in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL are General Business Administration & Management (449 and 13%), Registered Nursing (369 and 10.7%), and General Studies (259 and 7.49%).

    The median tuition costs are $10,152 for private four year colleges, and $10,200 and $20,400 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 15,047 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 15,047 students enrolled in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,343 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      162 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      84 degrees awarded
    3. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      62 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was Registered Nursing with 162 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of North Alabama
      2,273 degrees awarded
    2. Northwest Shoals Community College
      1,158 degrees awarded
    3. Heritage Christian University
      28 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Alabama with 2,273 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, which is 0.652 times less than the 2,094 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 2,503 degrees mean that there were 6.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 389 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,920) 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.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was $187,400 in 2024, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $175,800 to $187,400, a 6.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $187,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,606
    $44,370
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,530

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

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $61,891
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,883
    63.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,036

    In 2024, the median household income of the 63.6k households in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL grew to $61,891 from the previous year's value of $58,049.

    The following chart displays the households in Florence-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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.57%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (7.57%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL (21.2k out of 150k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Florence-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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