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Ardmore

Alabama · 1,321 residents · 2.042 sq mi
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Ardmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,321
+28%since 2000
from 1,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9641K1K1K2K1990201020202024Ardmore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,094
+4%since 2000
from $18,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(988)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,144)
Black2.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(56)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other4.6%(61)
Diversity Score27.9%(368)
Diversity Score
28
+234%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, Alabama?

Ardmore, Alabama has about 1,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, Alabama?

The typical household in Ardmore, Alabama earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardmore, Alabama expensive?

In Ardmore, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,900, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, Alabama?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ardmore, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardmore, Alabama?

About 20.1% of people in Ardmore, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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