Census tract · Russell County
Census Tract 305, Russell County, Alabama
Census Tract 305, GEOID 01113030500, in Russell County, Alabama, mostly within Phenix City (61% of its census blocks). 2,362 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±323); the 2020 Census counted 2,367.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,362
±323 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,367
Median household income
$61,000
±$16,838 (90% margin)
Russell County: $51,197
Median home value
$212,700
±$13,864 (90% margin)
Russell County: $165,700
Median gross rent
$950
±$77 (90% margin)
Russell County: $939
Where is Census Tract 305?
Census Tract 305 is one of 18 census tracts in Russell County, Alabama. It covers 2.37 square miles of land, 998 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 01113030500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Phenix City | 61% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 305: Tract 420.08 in Lee County ($80,679), Tract 302 ($34,375), Tract 303 ($26,501), Tract 304.02 ($62,333), Tract 304.03 ($51,893), Tract 306.02 ($54,004), Tract 307 ($41,607) and Tract 309.07 ($54,711). 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 305?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 305's population at 2,362 (±323) in 1,062 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,367 residents and 1,088 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 305 | Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,362 ±323 | 38,499 |
| Households | 1,062 ±168 | 15,783 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.22 | 2.41 |
| Housing units | 1,118 ±168 | 18,232 |
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 305?
The median resident of Census Tract 305 is 32.7 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.7%.
| Measure | Tract 305 | Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±3.7 | 35.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±4.4 pts | 25.5% |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% ±2.5 pts | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±3.1 pts | 5.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.4% ±8.8 pts | 40.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.7% ±6.5 pts | 47.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±7.7 pts | 5.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±3.7 pts | 11.8% |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3% ±7.0 pts | 12.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±3.3 pts | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2% ±11.8 pts | 23.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±4.6 pts | 7.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±12.7 pts | 87.2% |
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 305 earn?
Half of the 1,062 households in Census Tract 305 earn less than $61,000 a year (±$16,838), against $51,197 across Russell County: 4th highest of the county's 17 tracts with a reliable estimate. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 305 | Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,000 ±$16,838 | $50,053 |
| Mean household income | $86,135 ±$15,323 | $69,611 |
| Per capita income | $36,815 ±$6,134 | $29,513 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±8.3 pts | 24.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.8% ±22.6 pts | 32.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7% ±7.7 pts | 19.8% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±2.1 pts | 89.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±5.3 pts | 81.3% |
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 305?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Census Tract 305's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,700 by its owner (±$13,864). The median renter pays $950 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 305 | Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,700 ±$13,864 | $170,300 |
| Median gross rent | $950 ±$77 | $967 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9% ±18.5 pts | 44.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,302 ±$224 | $1,315 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8% ±10.9 pts | 52.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.2% ±10.9 pts | 47.6% |
| Housing units | 1,118 ±168 | 18,232 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0% ±12.0 pts | 66.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.7% ±7.2 pts | 16.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 8.6% |
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 305 get to work?
83.8% of Census Tract 305's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.9%.
| Measure | Tract 305 | Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7% ±7.1 pts | 59.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9% ±6.9 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.8% ±8.1 pts | 76.9% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±3.8 pts | 9.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±5.0 pts | 10.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±4.8 | 22.1 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 305 compare with the other tracts in Russell County?
Among Russell County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 305 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Russell County | In Phenix City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 18 | 13th of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 18 | 9th of 14 |
| Median household income | 4th of 17 | 5th of 14 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 18 | 3rd of 14 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 16 | 3rd of 12 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 17 | 8th of 14 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 15 | 8th of 13 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 15 | 7th of 11 |
| Median age | 15th of 18 | 12th of 14 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th of 18 | 6th of 14 |
The tracts next to it on Russell County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 309.05 | 1st | $73,000±$8,991 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 310 | 2nd | $72,444±$16,295 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 304.02 | 3rd | $62,333±$4,912 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 305 | 4th | $61,000±$16,838 |
| Tract 304.04 | 5th | $58,092±$21,670 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 312 | 6th | $57,779±$11,485 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 309.03 | 7th | $57,636±$12,505 · 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 305?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 305 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are 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