Census tract · Calhoun County
Census Tract 21.04, Calhoun County, Alabama
Census Tract 21.04, GEOID 01015002104, in Calhoun County, Alabama, mostly within Jacksonville (81% of its census blocks). 3,991 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±529); the 2020 Census counted 3,914.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,991
±529 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,914
Median household income
$53,523
±$13,185 (90% margin)
Calhoun County: $55,029
Median home value
$154,000
±$25,648 (90% margin)
Calhoun County: $156,600
Median gross rent
$840
±$161 (90% margin)
Calhoun County: $826
Where is Census Tract 21.04?
Census Tract 21.04 is one of 38 census tracts in Calhoun County, Alabama. It covers 4.69 square miles of land, 834 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 01015002104, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 81% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 21.04: Tract 18.01 ($35,938), Tract 18.02 ($64,925), Tract 21.01 ($25,588), Tract 21.02 ($64,618), Tract 21.05 ($54,500) and Tract 24 ($58,664). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 21.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 21.04's population at 3,991 (±529) in 1,547 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,914 residents and 1,721 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 21.04 | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,991 ±529 | 14,437 |
| Households | 1,547 ±190 | 4,961 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.33 | 2.36 |
| Housing units | 1,642 ±172 | 5,620 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 21.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 21.04 is 37.4 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.7%.
| Measure | Tract 21.04 | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±6.9 | 25.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±4.6 pts | 14.0% |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±4.8 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.7% ±5.5 pts | 5.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.2% ±9.9 pts | 63.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.7% ±8.2 pts | 24.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±4.8 pts | 16.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6% ±4.7 pts | 10.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±6.7 pts | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1% ±6.6 pts | 31.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±4.1 pts | 13.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±5.0 pts | 73.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 21.04 earn?
Half of the 1,547 households in Census Tract 21.04 earn less than $53,523 a year (±$13,185), against $55,029 across Calhoun County: 20th highest of the county's 34 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 21.04 | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,523 ±$13,185 | $51,814 |
| Mean household income | $62,577 ±$8,956 | $63,990 |
| Per capita income | $25,420 ±$3,125 | $24,089 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7% ±5.8 pts | 23.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 11.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9% ±10.2 pts | 17.3% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±8.4 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±8.8 pts | 89.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 21.04?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Census Tract 21.04's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,000 by its owner (±$25,648). The median renter pays $840 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 21.04 | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,000 ±$25,648 | $185,500 |
| Median gross rent | $840 ±$161 | $820 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0% ±14.1 pts | 37.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,130 ±$166 | $1,207 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7% ±11.1 pts | 50.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.3% ±11.1 pts | 49.6% |
| Housing units | 1,642 ±172 | 5,620 |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1% ±10.6 pts | 57.5% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% ±8.5 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.4% ±6.3 pts | 8.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±5.0 pts | 3.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±8.1 pts | 8.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 21.04 get to work?
84.5% of Census Tract 21.04's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Tract 21.04 | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9% ±6.3 pts | 56.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5% ±10.4 pts | 83.3% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% ±6.1 pts | 5.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±6.0 pts | 8.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±2.9 | 20.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 21.04 compare with the other tracts in Calhoun County?
Among Calhoun County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 21.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Calhoun County | In Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 35 | 2nd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 38 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median household income | 20th of 34 | 3rd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 24th of 35 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median home value | 18th of 34 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 35 | 3rd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 30 | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 30 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 25th of 35 | 2nd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 26th of 34 | 2nd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Calhoun County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 24 | 17th | $58,664±$18,621 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 25.02 | 18th | $54,950±$3,819 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 21.05 | 19th | $54,500±$12,586 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 21.04 | 20th | $53,523±$13,185 |
| Tract 23 | 21st | $52,986±$10,026 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 12.01 | 22nd | $52,098±$10,851 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 16 | 23rd | $46,733±$4,279 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 21.04?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 21.04 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections