Population 5,517 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tuskegee Institute
Household size in Tuskegee Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Tuskegee Institute are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.09 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has 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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.1, Tuskegee Institute is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 31.7, even as the national median rose. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Tuskegee Institute: 27.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.7 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people 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 Tuskegee Institute
Renters in Tuskegee Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Tuskegee Institute: 60.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (54.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has 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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 37.8% of the housing in Tuskegee Institute, 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. Vacancy has risen 13.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Tuskegee Institute was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. Tuskegee Institute has older homes than at least four in five Alabama cities.
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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $524 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $613 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $650 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $694 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$170 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tuskegee Institute costs $694 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $170 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 Institute
Bachelor's degrees in Tuskegee Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tuskegee Institute: 25.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tuskegee Institute is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Institute
| Period | Tuskegee Institute | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Tuskegee Institute: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Tuskegee Institute 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 Institute | 2.06 | 30.1 | 27.9% | 60.3% | 37.8% | 1976 | $694 | 25.3% | 91.2% | 7.6% |
| Tuskegee | 2.27 | 40.6 | 24.2% | 44.7% | 28.1% | 1981 | $774 | 25.8% | 87.8% | 11.6% |
| 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% |
| Milstead | 2.56 | 47.3 | 9.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 1987 | $883 | 21.7% | 92.4% | 6.6% |
| Carrville | 2.47 | 42.9 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 19.3% | 1983 | $729 | 15.6% | 85.1% | 2.6% |
| Reeltown | 2.50 | 48.0 | 10.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1988 | $684 | 21.8% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| 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 Institute. 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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