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Ariton

Alabama · 662 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 $29,762. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,100. The poverty rate of 40.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
−14%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5786857939001K1990201020202024Ariton
2024614
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,762
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,849
+55%since 2000
from $11,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+80%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(435)
Black21%(139)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(59)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score60.4%(400)
Diversity Score
60
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ariton, Alabama?

Ariton, Alabama has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ariton, Alabama?

The typical household in Ariton, Alabama earns about $29,762 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 $110,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Ariton, Alabama?

About 21.9% 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 40.5% of people in Ariton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ariton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ariton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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