Comparison of Demographics of Rural Alabama Counties by L&D Service Availability, 2003-201728 (N = 36)
| Characteristic | Counties With L&D (n = 15) | Counties With No L&D (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean population (2010), No. | 19,751 | 59,240 |
| White, % | 60.86 | 73.47 |
| Black or African American, % | 36.23 | 22.76 |
| Latino and Hispanic, % | 2.78 | 5.48 |
| Median income (2014-2018), $ | 35,604 | 40,759 |
| Per Capita income (2014-2018), $ | 20,641 | 22,474 |
L&D = labor and delivery.