Population 6,360 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tuskegee
Household size in Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Tuskegee is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.19, even as the national average fell. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have smaller households.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.6, the median age in Tuskegee is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.4, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Tuskegee: 24.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only three have 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 Tuskegee
Renters in Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Tuskegee than nationally: 44.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 66.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of renters.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.1% of the housing in Tuskegee, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Tuskegee are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $564 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $595 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $675 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $774 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$210 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tuskegee costs $774 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $210 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
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 Tuskegee
Bachelor's degrees in Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Tuskegee (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Tuskegee have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Tuskegee
| Period | Tuskegee | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Tuskegee: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Tuskegee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee | 2.27 | 40.6 | 24.2% | 44.7% | 28.1% | 1981 | $774 | 25.8% | 87.8% | 11.6% |
| Tuskegee Institute | 2.06 | 30.1 | 27.9% | 60.3% | 37.8% | 1976 | $694 | 25.3% | 91.2% | 7.6% |
| Davisville | 2.13 | 51.9 | 18.7% | 17.8% | 5.9% | 1982 | $738 | 16.5% | 67.0% | 1.8% |
| Notasulga | 2.50 | 43.7 | 12.7% | 19.8% | 13.1% | 1982 | $745 | 12.0% | 84.0% | 8.3% |
| Little Texas | 1.97 | 55.6 | 5.5% | 14.2% | 25.4% | 1981 | $845 | 12.3% | 78.7% | 0.9% |
| Shorter | 2.78 | 53.5 | 11.2% | 17.2% | 19.1% | 1985 | $965 | 16.9% | 80.6% | 4.4% |
| Reeltown | 2.50 | 48.0 | 10.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1988 | $684 | 21.8% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| Carrville | 2.47 | 42.9 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 19.3% | 1983 | $729 | 15.6% | 85.1% | 2.6% |
| Milstead | 2.56 | 47.3 | 9.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 1987 | $883 | 21.7% | 92.4% | 6.6% |
| Tallapoosa City | 2.58 | 44.2 | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.2% | 1986 | $546 | 23.8% | 89.2% | 2.1% |
| Tysonville | 2.33 | 64.7 | 2.0% | 12.0% | 17.3% | 1976 | $1,048 | 12.3% | 70.1% | 4.3% |
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 Tuskegee. 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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