Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

106,812

4.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.513% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.6%

4.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,854

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,000

3.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,198

4.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL had a population of 107k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $59,854. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL grew from 102,450 to 106,812, a 4.26% increase and its median household income grew from $55,709 to $59,854, a 7.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.55%).

7.8% of the households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are Alabama A & M University (821 degrees awarded in 2021), J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (266 degrees), and Huntsville Bible College (15 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was $208,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL borders Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, Huntsville (North) & Madison (East) Cities PUMA, AL, Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, and Decatur City PUMA, AL.

About the photo: US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

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United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 107k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.17% of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (6.59k people).

In 2021, there were 3.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72k people) in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are Spanish (4,717 households), German (656 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (332 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,671

Women

51.1%

52,246

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,917 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
72k ± 1.96k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.2k ± 2.02k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.88k ± 598

7.05%

Hispanic Population

7.53k people

7.05% of the people in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are hispanic (7.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,218 ± 1,144 people
India
402 ± 491 people
Korea
347 ± 457 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,218 Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 402 and Korea with 347.

Foreign-Born Population

6.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.59k people

6.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.74k people

As of 2021, 6.17% of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL residents (6.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was 6.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,717 households (4.7%)
German
656 households (0.654%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
332 households (0.331%)

7.8% of the households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4.7% of the households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,374 ± 404
Vietnam
2,342 ± 307
Gulf War (1990s)
1,332 ± 229

Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL employs 46.2k people. The largest industries in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,524 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (3,040 people), and Construction (2,286 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($165,794), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($163,218), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($162,646).

Males in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,682. The income inequality in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,714

Women

46.8%

23,589

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 44,303 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

46.2k

2021 Value

4.28%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 4.28%, from 44.3k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, are Other managers (1,398 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (1,164 people), and Retail salespersons (1,142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.2k

2021 Value

4.28%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 4.28%, from 44.3k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,524 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (3,040 people), and Construction (2,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,431

Median earning men ± $2,602

$31,019

Median earning women ± $2,083

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($108,197), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,722), and Manufacturing ($71,206).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,583), Wholesale Trade ($53,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,667).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL awarded 1,102 degrees. The student population of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,772 male students and 4,186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (825 and 77%), followed by White (118 and 11%), Unknown (78 and 7.28%), and Two or More Races (23 and 2.15%).

The largest universities in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Alabama A & M University (821 and 74.5%), J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (266 and 24.1%), and Huntsville Bible College (15 and 1.36%).

The most popular majors in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are General Business Administration & Management (118 and 10.7%), Social Work (110 and 9.98%), and General Biological Sciences (98 and 8.89%).

The median tuition costs in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL are $4,440 for private four year colleges, and $8,610 and $17,220 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,958 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,958 students enrolled in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,762 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
41 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
95 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was Mechanical Engineering with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alabama A & M University
821 degrees awarded
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
266 degrees awarded
Huntsville Bible College
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alabama A & M University with 821 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 392 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, which is 0.552 times less than the 710 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 825 degrees mean that there were 6.99 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 118 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.309% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (22.1k), Some college (20.5k), and High School or Equivalent (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was $208,000 in 2021, which is 0.849 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $200,500 to $208,000, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL is $59,854. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$208,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,601

$27,254

Median Property Taxes

±$1,131

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.2% of the housing units in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,854

Median Household Income

± $2,974

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,706

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL grew to $59,854 from the previous year's value of $55,709.

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL

0.503

2020 Wage GINI in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.01% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.02%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.654% of the workforce in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL (15.7k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

2.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL declined by 1.06% from 10.4% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.