Population 2,951 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rickarby
Household size in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Rickarby average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Mobile as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 36.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.9 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Rickarby is young: half of its residents are under 30.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Rickarby is younger than the great majority of Mobile neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 15.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Rickarby: 28.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Mobile neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rickarby
Renters in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 37.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 38.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.5% | 42.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 42.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Rickarby than nationally: 45.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 12.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 14.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 12.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.1% of the housing in Rickarby, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Mobile's 31 neighborhoods, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1973 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1976 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Rickarby is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Rickarby has older homes than the great majority of Mobile neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $617 | $766 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $849 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $944 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,080 | $1,127 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$361 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rickarby pays $1,080 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Mobile. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rickarby
Bachelor's degrees in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 26.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 29.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 30.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 32.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rickarby: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Rickarby has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Mobile neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 86.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 88.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 89.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 91.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Rickarby never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Rickarby has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Mobile neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rickarby
| Period | Rickarby | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.0 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rickarby is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rickarby compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickarby | 2.63 | 30.9 | 28.1% | 45.5% | 25.1% | 1963 | $1,080 | 14.4% | 87.6% | 5.3% |
| Carlen | 2.11 | 42.5 | 4.0% | 26.5% | 7.8% | 1948 | $1,211 | 71.6% | 99.3% | 0.1% |
| Brookwood | 2.16 | 35.0 | 23.2% | 61.7% | 8.8% | 1972 | $1,019 | 29.2% | 85.4% | 5.1% |
| Dauphin Acres | 2.40 | 37.0 | 22.0% | 58.7% | 8.4% | 1967 | $1,125 | 23.4% | 88.6% | 6.0% |
| Park Place | 2.10 | 49.8 | 7.9% | 30.6% | 17.3% | 1948 | $991 | 49.4% | 91.8% | 3.2% |
| Navco | 3.03 | 27.1 | 33.1% | 59.5% | 5.9% | 1967 | $1,267 | 8.3% | 72.8% | 9.8% |
| Carver | 2.60 | 41.3 | 17.1% | 63.5% | 17.4% | 1972 | $1,148 | 20.7% | 85.7% | 5.5% |
| Bolton | 2.18 | 32.5 | 14.9% | 99.1% | 6.3% | 1980 | $1,195 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 3.8% |
| Gorgas | 2.43 | 45.3 | 18.8% | 40.0% | 25.8% | 1961 | $905 | 14.3% | 85.9% | 14.4% |
| Airmont | 2.12 | 37.0 | 20.5% | 51.2% | 28.7% | 1975 | $766 | 19.0% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
| College Park | 2.31 | 29.7 | 6.2% | 34.5% | 18.9% | 1977 | $1,575 | 70.0% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rickarby. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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