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Ballplay

Alabama · 1,580 residents · 23.551 sq mi
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Ballplay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,909. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,580
−13%vs 2011
vs 1,816 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 77 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+14%vs 2011
vs 33.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,909
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,762
−12%vs 2011
vs $14,448 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.394 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $758 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−45.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−21%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,780)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(36)
Diversity Score4.9%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,529)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score6.4%(102)
Diversity Score
6
+32%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 30.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
52.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballplay, Alabama?

Ballplay, Alabama has about 1,580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballplay, Alabama?

The typical household in Ballplay, Alabama earns about $45,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballplay, Alabama expensive?

In Ballplay, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Ballplay, Alabama?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ballplay, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballplay, Alabama?

About 14.4% of people in Ballplay, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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