Attalla, AL

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Attalla Overview

5,849
TOTAL POPULATION
2,805
MALE POPULATION
3,044
FEMALE POPULATION
92.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,435
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,405
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,748
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Attalla Zip Codes

Attalla Area Codes

Race in Attalla

The most populous races in Attalla are White / Caucasian (4,876 | 83.4%), Black / African American (644 | 11.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (331 | 5.7%).
Race in Attalla
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American64411.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3315.7%
Native / Alaskan30.1%
White / Caucasian4,87683.4%
Two or more Races2043.5%
Some other Race1222.1%
Total5,849100.0%

Ancestry in Attalla

The most populous ancestries reported in Attalla are American (670 | 11.5%), English (443 | 7.6%), Mexican (331 | 5.7%), Irish (300 | 5.1%), and German (231 | 4.0%), together accounting for 33.8% of all Attalla residents.
Ancestry in Attalla
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1282.2%
American67011.5%
British380.6%
Dutch420.7%
Eastern European220.4%
English4437.6%
French190.3%
German2314.0%
Haitian711.2%
Irish3005.1%
Mexican3315.7%
Scotch-Irish340.6%
Scottish621.1%
Subsaharan African1282.2%
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Immigrants in Attalla

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Attalla came from Latin America (196 | 3.4%), Central America (111 | 1.9%), Mexico (111 | 1.9%), Caribbean (85 | 1.5%), and Haiti (60 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Attalla residents.
Immigrants in Attalla
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean851.5%
Central America1111.9%
Dominican Republic250.4%
Haiti601.0%
Latin America1963.4%
Mexico1111.9%
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Sex and Age in Attalla

Sex and Age in Attalla

The most populous age groups in Attalla are 55 to 59 Years (372 | 13.3%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (425 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Attalla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years200 (7.1%)75 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years174 (6.2%)111 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years89 (3.2%)170 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years89 (3.2%)88 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years89 (3.2%)73 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Years203 (7.2%)108 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years139 (5.0%)233 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years114 (4.1%)155 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years101 (3.6%)344 (11.3%)
45 to 49 Years247 (8.8%)425 (14.0%)
50 to 54 Years166 (5.9%)196 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years372 (13.3%)131 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years218 (7.8%)212 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years333 (11.9%)276 (9.1%)
70 to 74 Years182 (6.5%)209 (6.9%)
75 to 79 Years47 (1.7%)29 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years33 (1.2%)118 (3.9%)
85 Years and over9 (0.3%)91 (3.0%)
Total2,805 (100.0%)3,044 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Attalla

Median Family Size in Attalla

The median family size in Attalla is 2.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (318 | 20.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,103 | 69.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Attalla
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,103 (69.3%)2.58
Single Male/Father171 (10.7%)2.90
Single Female/Mother318 (20.0%)3.61
Total Families1,592 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Attalla

The median household size in Attalla is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (318 | 12.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.83 persons per household. non-family households (976 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Attalla
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,103 (42.9%)2.63
Single Male/Father171 (6.7%)3.22
Single Female/Mother318 (12.4%)3.83
Non-family976 (38.0%)1.03
Total Households2,568 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Attalla

Out of a total of 2,568 households in Attalla, 1,592 (62.0%) are family households, while 976 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,058, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 947.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Attalla
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-947 (36.9%)
2-Person Households1,058 (41.2%)29 (1.1%)
3-Person Households208 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households236 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,592 (62.0%)976 (38.0%)

Female Fertility in Attalla

Fertility by Age in Attalla

Average fertility rate in Attalla is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 258.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Attalla
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years107 (100.0%)258.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total107 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Attalla

39.3% of women with births (107) in Attalla are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Attalla
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years42 (39.3%)65 (60.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (39.3%)65 (60.8%)

Fertility by Education in Attalla

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Attalla
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree100 (93.5%)148.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (6.5%)194.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total107 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Attalla

60.8% of women with births in Attalla are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 65.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Attalla
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree35 (35.0%)65 (65.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (39.3%)65 (60.8%)

Income in Attalla

Income Overview in Attalla

Per Capita Income in Attalla is $32,435, while median incomes of families and households are $70,405 and $51,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,849$32,435
Median Family Income1,592$70,405
Mean Family Income1,592$79,093
Median Household Income2,568$51,875
Mean Household Income2,568$70,960
Income Deficit1,592$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,84930.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,84969.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,8490.47

Earnings by Sex in Attalla

Average Earnings in Attalla are $39,154, $47,353 for men and $33,075 for women, a difference of 30.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Attalla
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,336 (46.1%)$47,353
Female1,564 (53.9%)$33,075
Total2,900 (100.0%)$39,154

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Attalla

The most common earnings brackets in Attalla are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (315 | 23.6%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (293 | 18.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Attalla
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less93 (7.0%)86 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (0.8%)31 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (2.5%)23 (1.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.3%)24 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)14 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99934 (2.5%)65 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49945 (3.4%)71 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (1.2%)22 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499129 (9.7%)65 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99947 (3.5%)120 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99921 (1.6%)123 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)235 (15.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99938 (2.8%)123 (7.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999181 (13.6%)60 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99934 (2.5%)293 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99972 (5.4%)30 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999132 (9.9%)91 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99999 (7.4%)46 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999315 (23.6%)25 (1.6%)
$100,000+32 (2.4%)17 (1.1%)
Total1,336 (100.0%)1,564 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Attalla

Average earnings in Attalla are $50,243 for men and $33,879 for women, a difference of 32.6%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,364, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,536, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,570.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Attalla
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,500$0
High School Diploma$71,364$25,570
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$58,514$45,938
Graduate Degree$2,499$50,536
Total$50,243$33,879

Family Income in Attalla

Family Income Brackets in Attalla

According to the Attalla family income data, there are 433 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Attalla
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000301.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991549.7%
$25,000 to $34,999925.8%
$35,000 to $49,99918311.5%
$50,000 to $74,99943327.2%
$75,000 to $99,99920913.1%
$100,000 to $149,99942826.9%
$150,000 to $199,999603.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Attalla

5-person families (60 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in Attalla with $93,750 per family, while 2-person families (1,152 | 72.4%) have the highest median income of $35,811 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Attalla
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,152 (72.4%)$71,622
3-Person Families169 (10.6%)$51,858
4-Person Families181 (11.4%)$82,014
5-Person Families60 (3.8%)$93,750
6-Person Families7 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (1.4%)$0
Total1,592 (100.0%)$70,405

Family Income by Number of Earners in Attalla

Family Income by Number of Earners in Attalla
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners254 (16.0%)$57,083
1 Earner515 (32.4%)$43,125
2 Earners800 (50.2%)$97,386
3+ Earners23 (1.4%)$0
Total1,592 (100.0%)$70,405

Household Income in Attalla

Household Income Brackets in Attalla

With 534 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Attalla, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Attalla
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002449.5%
$10,000 to $14,999281.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992499.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992529.8%
$35,000 to $49,99947018.3%
$50,000 to $74,99953420.8%
$75,000 to $99,99925710.0%
$100,000 to $149,99945717.8%
$150,000 to $199,999622.4%
$200,000+180.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Attalla

The median household income in Attalla is $51,875, with the highest median household income of $68,277 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,155 households (45.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,275, with 805 households (31.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Attalla
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years52 (2.0%)$53,900
25 to 44 Years556 (21.6%)$65,981
45 to 64 Years1,155 (45.0%)$68,277
65+ Years805 (31.4%)$38,275
Total2,568 (100.0%)$51,875

Poverty in Attalla

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Attalla

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Attalla, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (78.9%) and 18 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Attalla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years51 (20.9%)70 (45.5%)
12 to 14 Years15 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (14.0%)9 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)25 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years42 (10.4%)27 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years55 (10.0%)97 (28.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (14.8%)41 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (11.3%)
Total289 (10.6%)332 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Attalla

According to the poverty statistics in Attalla, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Attalla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (87.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years193 (79.1%)84 (54.5%)
12 to 14 Years4 (21.0%)64 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years153 (86.0%)87 (90.6%)
25 to 34 Years342 (100.0%)318 (93.3%)
35 to 44 Years215 (100.0%)469 (94.9%)
45 to 54 Years362 (89.6%)589 (95.6%)
55 to 64 Years495 (90.0%)243 (71.5%)
65 to 74 Years432 (85.2%)406 (90.8%)
75 Years and over66 (100.0%)172 (88.7%)
Total2,436 (89.4%)2,550 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Attalla

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Attalla show that 0.4% or 5 of the total 1,103 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Attalla
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children858 (99.4%)5 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,098 (99.6%)5 (0.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Attalla

According to the poverty data in Attalla, 24.0% or 41 single-father households and 16.4% or 52 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (37.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Attalla
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children16 (37.2%)17 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children25 (20.7%)12 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total41 (24.0%)52 (16.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Attalla

The poverty data for Attalla shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (0.4%) and 93 of the single-parent households (19.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (0.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Attalla
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (0.6%)33 (12.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)37 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total5 (0.4%)93 (19.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Attalla

Employment by Class of Employer in Attalla

Among the 2,671 employed individuals in Attalla, private company employees (1,948 | 72.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (445 | 16.7%), and local government employees (160 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Attalla
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,94872.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)70.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)44516.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations391.5%
Local Government Employees1606.0%
State Government Employees381.4%
Federal Government Employees341.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,671100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Attalla

According to the labor force statistics for Attalla, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,014), 54.8% or 2,748 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 69 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.8% or 298 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.4% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Attalla
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years67 (41.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years95 (58.6%)26 (27.4%)
25 to 29 Years298 (95.8%)18 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years290 (78.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years452 (63.3%)16 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years791 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years298 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years239 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years205 (20.5%)10 (4.9%)
75 Years and over13 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,748 (54.8%)69 (2.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Attalla

According to labor force statistics for Attalla, 70.4% of individuals (2,368) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,364) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.7% or 174 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.4% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Attalla
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School190 (41.2%)39 (8.4%)
High School Diploma1,061 (70.6%)26 (1.7%)
College / Associate Degree942 (79.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher174 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,368 (70.4%)47 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Attalla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Attalla are Health Diagnosing & Treating (340 | 12.7%), Management (201 | 7.5%), Community & Social Service (148 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (68 | 2.5%), and Business & Financial (53 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Attalla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Attalla, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (64.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Attalla
OccupationMaleFemale
Management87 (43.3%)114 (56.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 42 (28.4%)106 (71.6%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (13.2%)33 (86.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (19.1%)55 (80.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment24 (57.1%)18 (42.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)340 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total (Category)145 (18.9%)622 (81.1%)
Total (Overall)1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Attalla are Food Preparation & Serving (173 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (114 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (85 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (75 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (41 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Attalla

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Attalla, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (47.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Attalla
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Security & Protection41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving164 (94.8%)9 (5.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance65 (57.0%)49 (43.0%)
Personal Care & Service45 (52.9%)40 (47.1%)
Total (Category)315 (64.5%)173 (35.4%)
Total (Overall)1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Attalla are Sales & Related (328 | 12.2%), and Office & Administration (309 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Attalla

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Attalla
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related89 (27.1%)239 (72.9%)
Office & Administration30 (9.7%)279 (90.3%)
Total (Category)119 (18.7%)518 (81.3%)
Total (Overall)1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Attalla are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (326 | 12.2%), and Construction & Extraction (49 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Attalla

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Attalla
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair326 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Attalla are Transportation (198 | 7.4%), Production (179 | 6.7%), and Material Moving (34 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Attalla

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Attalla
OccupationMaleFemale
Production112 (62.6%)67 (37.4%)
Transportation148 (74.8%)50 (25.3%)
Material Moving25 (73.5%)9 (26.5%)
Total (Category)285 (69.3%)126 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Attalla

Employment Industries in Attalla

The major employment industries in Attalla include Health Care & Social Assistance (520 | 19.4%), Manufacturing (372 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (340 | 12.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (228 | 8.5%), and Administrative & Support (159 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Attalla

Employment Industries by Sex in Attalla

The Attalla industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (77.6%), and Public Administration (70.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Attalla
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing255 (68.5%)117 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
Retail Trade129 (37.9%)211 (62.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing148 (64.9%)80 (35.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Information67 (59.3%)46 (40.7%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)114 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (4.4%)152 (95.6%)
Educational Services30 (35.3%)55 (64.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance53 (10.2%)467 (89.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services111 (77.6%)32 (22.4%)
Public Administration65 (70.7%)27 (29.3%)
Total1,239 (46.3%)1,439 (53.7%)

Education in Attalla

School Enrollment in Attalla

The most common levels of schooling among the 918 students in Attalla are middle school (236 | 25.7%), elementary school (224 | 24.4%), and college / undergraduate (168 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Attalla
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool414.5%
Kindergarten9310.1%
Elementary School22424.4%
Middle School23625.7%
High School15617.0%
College / Undergraduate16818.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total918100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Attalla

Out of a total of 918 students who are enrolled in schools in Attalla, 71 (7.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 847 (92.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (58.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 41 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Attalla
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old258 (97.4%)7 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (42.0%)29 (58.0%)
35 Years and over29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Total847 (92.3%)71 (7.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Attalla

Education (202 | 45.9%), business (72 | 16.4%), liberal arts & history (59 | 13.4%), science & technology (26 | 5.9%), and visual & performing arts (22 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 440 individuals in Attalla who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Attalla
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics214.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences214.8%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences173.9%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology265.9%
Business7216.4%
Education20245.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History5913.4%
Visual & Performing Arts225.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total440100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Attalla

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Attalla

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Attalla are males with 2 vehicles (615, accounting for 49.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (802, making up 42.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Attalla
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle53 (4.3%)60 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle231 (18.6%)189 (13.2%)
2 Vehicles615 (49.6%)802 (56.0%)
3 Vehicles279 (22.5%)280 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles40 (3.2%)38 (2.6%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (1.7%)63 (4.4%)
Total1,239 (100.0%)1,432 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Attalla

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Attalla are 30 to 34 minutes (756 commuters, 29.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (557 commuters, 21.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (337 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Attalla
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1576.1%
5 to 9 Minutes25810.0%
10 to 14 Minutes27110.5%
15 to 19 Minutes55721.5%
20 to 24 Minutes33713.0%
25 to 29 Minutes562.2%
30 to 34 Minutes75629.2%
35 to 39 Minutes371.4%
40 to 44 Minutes522.0%
45 to 59 Minutes682.6%
60 to 89 Minutes381.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Attalla

The most common commute times in Attalla are 30 to 34 minutes (369 commuters, 30.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (387 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Attalla
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes80 (6.7%)77 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes150 (12.6%)108 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes19 (1.6%)252 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes247 (20.7%)310 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes160 (13.4%)177 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (1.3%)40 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes369 (30.9%)387 (27.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes37 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes52 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes26 (2.2%)42 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes38 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Attalla

The most frequent times of departure to work in Attalla are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (333, 27.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (578, 41.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Attalla
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM191 (16.0%)32 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM87 (7.3%)30 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)35 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM44 (3.7%)130 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM52 (4.4%)144 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM64 (5.4%)144 (10.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM333 (27.9%)578 (41.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM78 (6.5%)93 (6.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (0.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM30 (2.5%)17 (1.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)63 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM53 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM91 (7.6%)72 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM171 (14.3%)46 (3.3%)
Total1,194 (100.0%)1,393 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Attalla

Occupancy by Ownership in Attalla

Of the total 2,568 dwellings in Attalla, owner-occupied units account for 1,940 (75.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 628 (24.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Attalla
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,94075.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62824.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,568100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Attalla

Occupancy by Household Size in Attalla
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household94736.9%
2-Person Household1,08742.3%
3-Person Household2088.1%
4+ Person Household32612.7%
Total Housing Units2,568100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Attalla

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Attalla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household554 (58.5%)393 (41.5%)
2-Person Household955 (87.9%)132 (12.1%)
3-Person Household148 (71.2%)60 (28.8%)
4+ Person Household283 (86.8%)43 (13.2%)
Total Housing Units1,940 (75.5%)628 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Attalla

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Attalla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School276 (84.9%)49 (15.1%)
High School Diploma612 (75.3%)201 (24.7%)
College/Associate Degree822 (70.9%)338 (29.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher230 (85.2%)40 (14.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Attalla

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Attalla
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35313.8%
35 to 44 Years2559.9%
45 to 54 Years66826.0%
55 to 64 Years48719.0%
65 to 74 Years59123.0%
75 to 84 Years1425.5%
85 Years and Over722.8%
Total2,568100.0%

Housing Finances in Attalla

Median Income by Occupancy in Attalla

Median Income by Occupancy in Attalla
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,940 (75.5%)$66,716
Renter-Occupied628 (24.4%)$35,390
Average2,568 (100.0%)$51,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Attalla

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Attalla
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000139 (7.2%)83 (13.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (0.9%)4 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)28 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (2.1%)93 (14.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99992 (4.7%)24 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999182 (9.4%)70 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999228 (11.7%)242 (38.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999463 (23.9%)71 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (12.9%)7 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999451 (23.3%)6 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more78 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,940 (100.0%)628 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Attalla

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Attalla
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300283 (14.6%)28 (4.5%)
$300 to $499455 (23.4%)189 (30.1%)
$500 to $799323 (16.7%)202 (32.2%)
$800 to $999272 (14.0%)69 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499463 (23.9%)28 (4.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999119 (6.1%)68 (10.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49925 (1.3%)7 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,940 (100.0%)628 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Attalla

Housing Structures in Attalla

Housing Structures in Attalla
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,99077.5%
Single Unit, Attached70.3%
2 Unit Apartments763.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments532.1%
10 or more Apartments2309.0%
Mobile Home / Other1987.7%
Total2,568100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Attalla

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Attalla
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,789 (89.9%)201 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)230 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other151 (76.3%)47 (23.7%)
Total1,940 (75.5%)628 (24.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Attalla

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Attalla
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)94 (15.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms25 (1.3%)52 (8.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms837 (43.1%)363 (57.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms778 (40.1%)94 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms300 (15.5%)25 (4.0%)
Total1,940 (100.0%)628 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Attalla

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Attalla
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas776 (40.0%)148 (23.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,135 (58.5%)480 (76.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,940 (100.0%)628 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Attalla

Household Vehicle Usage in Attalla
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (0.8%)129 (20.5%)
1 Vehicle558 (28.8%)394 (62.7%)
2 Vehicles953 (49.1%)53 (8.4%)
3 or more Vehicles414 (21.3%)52 (8.3%)
Total1,940 (100.0%)628 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Attalla

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Attalla

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9371,003
Median Property Value$69,300$129,300
Median Household Income$39,904$17
Monthly Housing Costs$358$0
Real Estate Taxes$293$91

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Attalla

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Attalla
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000293 (31.3%)42 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999340 (36.3%)236 (23.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999304 (32.4%)713 (71.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total937 (100.0%)1,003 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Attalla

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Attalla
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000131 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (11.0%)25 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999165 (17.6%)29 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (14.3%)17 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999243 (25.9%)94 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (2.7%)220 (21.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (8.0%)225 (22.4%)
$150,000 or more61 (6.5%)376 (37.5%)
Total937 (100.0%)1,003 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Attalla

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Attalla
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x498 (53.1%)95,405 (9,512.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x221 (23.6%)706 (70.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x44 (4.7%)167 (16.7%)
4.0x or more93 (9.9%)51 (5.1%)
Total937 (100.0%)1,003 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Attalla

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Attalla
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800608 (64.9%)25 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,49978 (8.3%)762 (76.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)150 (15.0%)
Total937 (100.0%)1,003 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Attalla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attalla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attalla
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years292 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
6 to 18 Years658 (99.0%)7 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years161 (73.5%)58 (26.5%)
26 to 34 Years445 (67.0%)219 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years653 (92.1%)56 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years838 (82.2%)182 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years769 (86.4%)121 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years921 (96.5%)33 (3.5%)
75 Years and older260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,997 (88.1%)677 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Attalla

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Attalla
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born292 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen658 (99.0%)7 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen161 (73.5%)58 (26.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Attalla

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Attalla
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000505 (68.0%)238 (32.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,239 (88.9%)154 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,196 (85.9%)196 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999806 (92.0%)70 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over1,251 (98.5%)19 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attalla

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attalla
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6152 (51.9%)140 (47.8%)
6 to 18 Years371 (55.8%)347 (52.2%)
19 to 25 Years31 (14.2%)136 (62.1%)
25 to 34 Years101 (15.2%)344 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years186 (26.2%)467 (65.9%)
45 to 54 Years142 (13.9%)764 (74.9%)
55 to 64 Years188 (21.1%)681 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years921 (96.5%)508 (53.2%)
75 Years and over260 (100.0%)170 (65.4%)
Total2,352 (41.4%)3,557 (62.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Attalla

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Attalla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years291 (24.9%)77 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years198 (39.1%)169 (37.8%)
75 Years and over14 (21.2%)44 (22.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Attalla

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Attalla: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (4.0%)24 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years111 (21.9%)20 (4.5%)
75 Years and over14 (21.2%)10 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Attalla: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years20 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.5%)10 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Attalla: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years163 (13.9%)30 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years24 (4.7%)21 (4.7%)
75 Years and over5 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Attalla: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years237 (20.3%)77 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years87 (17.2%)169 (37.8%)
75 Years and over5 (7.6%)34 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Attalla: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years71 (6.1%)30 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years48 (9.5%)20 (4.5%)
75 Years and over5 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Attalla

Computing Device Access in Attalla

Computing Device Access in Attalla
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,60262.4%
Smartphone2,14683.6%
Tablet1,44956.4%
No Computing Device30711.9%
Total2,568100.0%

Internet Access in Attalla

Internet Access in Attalla
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,48157.7%
Cellular Data Only36114.1%
Satellite Internet48418.9%
No Internet49919.4%
Total2,568100.0%

Attalla Summary

Attalla is a city located in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Attalla was 6,048.

History

Attalla was founded in 1872 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The city was named after Chief Attalla, a Cherokee Indian who lived in the area. Attalla was incorporated in 1891.
In the late 19th century, Attalla was a major center for the coal mining industry. The city was also home to several cotton mills and other industries.

Geography

Attalla is located at 34°0′25″N 86°7′25″W (34.006944, -86.123611). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), all land.

Economy

Attalla's economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a steel mill, a paper mill, and a plastics plant. Attalla is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe's Home Improvement store, and a variety of restaurants and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,048 people, 2,521 households, and 1,637 families residing in the city. The population density was 735.2 people per square mile (284.2/km2). There were 2,743 housing units at an average density of 333.7 per square mile (129.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,521 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,944, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Attalla?
Total Population of Attalla is 5,849.
What is the Total Male Population of Attalla?
Total Male Population of Attalla is 2,805.
What is the Total Female Population of Attalla?
Total Female Population of Attalla is 3,044.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Attalla?
There are 92.15 Males per 100 Females in Attalla.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Attalla?
There are 108.52 Females per 100 Males in Attalla.
What is the Median Population Age in Attalla?
Median Population Age in Attalla is 48.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Attalla
Average Family Size in Attalla is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Attalla
Average Household Size in Attalla is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Attalla?
Per Capita income in Attalla is $32,435.
What is the Median Family Income in Attalla?
Median Family Income in Attalla is $70,405.
What is the Median Household income in Attalla?
Median Household Income in Attalla is $51,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Attalla?
Income or Wage Gap in Attalla is 30.2%.
Women in Attalla earn 69.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Attalla?
Inequality or Gini Index in Attalla is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Attalla?
There are 2,748 People in the Labor Forcein in Attalla.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Attalla?
54.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Attalla.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Attalla?
Unemployment Rate in Attalla is 2.5%.