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Ariton

Alabama · 764 residents · 5.09 sq mi
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Ariton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,300. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
764
−1%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5786857939001K1990201020202024Ariton
2024614
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,734
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,079
+66%since 2000
from $11,502 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(535)
Black28.8%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(409)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(565)
Black18.3%(140)
Hispanic / Latino6%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(18)
Diversity Score53.1%(406)
Diversity Score
53
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ariton, Alabama?

Ariton, Alabama has about 764 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ariton, Alabama?

The typical household in Ariton, Alabama earns about $32,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ariton, Alabama expensive?

In Ariton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Ariton, Alabama?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ariton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ariton, Alabama?

About 25.7% of people in Ariton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ariton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ariton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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