Alabama

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Alabama ranked 49th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Alabama’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

5M

State population

36%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 25.2%Hispanic population: 4.8%Asian population: 1.4%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

28/120Bottom 20%

Rank: 49th out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

13/60Bottom 20%

Rank: 46th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

15/60Bottom 20%

Rank: 50th out of 50

Economic Conditions

Economic conditions refer to individual’s and communities’ financial well-being and the factors that impact it.

13/60Bottom 20%

Rank: 46th out of 50

Bottom 20%Top 20%MedianNational BarometerBottom 20%

Economic security

The ability to meet daily needs and sustain a comfortable standard of living.

6/30Bottom 20%

Rank: 47th out of 50

AL

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Immediate Security

Future Resilience

Enabling Context

Economic mobility

The ability to improve economic situation over time.

7/30Bottom 20%

Rank: 41st out of 50

AL

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Intra-Generational Mobility

Inter-Generational Mobility

Enabling Context

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