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Alabama · 561 residents · 3.495 sq mi
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Population has fallen 52% since 2019, a loss of 619 residents. Median home value is $175,200. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
−52%since 2019
from 1,180 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−52%since 2019
from 338 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+71%since 2019
from 28.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
04038061K2K201020202024Axis
2024326
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,376
+17%since 2019
from $18,207 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$175,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
10.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(629)
Black46.7%(551)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(734)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(327)
Black33.9%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.4%(333)
Diversity Score
59
−5%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−40%since 2019
from 38.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
Female
53.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Axis, Alabama?

Axis, Alabama has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Axis, Alabama expensive?

In Axis, Alabama, the median home is worth about $175,200.

How educated are people in Axis, Alabama?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Axis, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Axis, Alabama?

About 36.1% of people in Axis, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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