Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Target
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Located in the Alabama community of Tuscaloosa, Target is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Target plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Target encompasses a combined population of approximately 147,827 residents across 9 incorporated communities. Tuscaloosa leads as the most populous nearby community with 99,600 residents, representing roughly 67% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Northport with 31,125 residents and Holt with 3,413, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Target. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Target reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Alabama. Of the 9 nearby communities, 7 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Tuscaloosa and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Target as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Target can be characterized as suburban. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. The presence of Tuscaloosa as the dominant population center creates a moderately concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 3,024, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Target within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · CDP · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscaloosa (city), AL | 99,600 |
| 2 | Northport (city), AL | 31,125 |
| 3 | Holt (CDP), AL | 3,413 |
| 4 | Cottondale (CDP), AL | 3,130 |
| 5 | Moundville (town), AL | 3,024 |
| 6 | Brookwood (city), AL | 2,504 |
| 7 | Vance (city), AL | 2,092 |
| 8 | Coaling (city), AL | 2,035 |
| 9 | Coker (town), AL | 904 |
Walmart
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Situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Walmart Neighborhood Market functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 152,859 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Neighborhood Market, spread across 11 distinct incorporated communities. Tuscaloosa, with a population of 99,600, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 65% of the reachable population. Following Tuscaloosa, Northport adds 31,125 residents, while Lake View contributes 3,560, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart Neighborhood Market. With 9 of 11 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Tuscaloosa. Walmart Neighborhood Market benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Alabama.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart Neighborhood Market form a suburban corridor. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. Tuscaloosa dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 3,024 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Alabama.
Identifiers: city · CDP · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscaloosa (city), AL | 99,600 |
| 2 | Northport (city), AL | 31,125 |
| 3 | Lake View (city), AL | 3,560 |
| 4 | Holt (CDP), AL | 3,413 |
| 5 | Cottondale (CDP), AL | 3,130 |
| 6 | Moundville (town), AL | 3,024 |
| 7 | Brookwood (city), AL | 2,504 |
| 8 | Vance (city), AL | 2,092 |
| 9 | Coaling (city), AL | 2,035 |
| 10 | Woodstock (town), AL | 1,472 |
| 11 | Coker (town), AL | 904 |