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Argo

Alabama · 4,368 residents · 10.701 sq mi
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Argo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,479. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,588 residents. 18% 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 $182,700. Households here earn about 47% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,368
+145%since 2000
from 1,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
+145%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6002K3K4K5K1990201020202024Argo
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,479
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,978
+75%since 2000
from $18,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,750)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,706)
Black7.3%(318)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(95)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,043)
Diversity Score
24
+901%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Argo, Alabama?

Argo, Alabama has about 4,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Argo, Alabama?

The typical household in Argo, Alabama earns about $76,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Argo, Alabama expensive?

In Argo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $182,700.

How educated are people in Argo, Alabama?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Argo, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Argo, Alabama?

About 7.5% of people in Argo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Argo, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Argo, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,415 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.

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