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Banks

Alabama · 163 residents (2025 est.) · 1.99 sq mi
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Banks is home to 320 people in Alabama. The median age is 29.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. Growth has run 43% since 2000, or 96 more people. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Households take in $50,000 at the median, 39% less than the US figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

320
+43%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
163 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
161 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 157 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
29.6
−22%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.99 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8915221527834119902000201020202024Banks
2024320
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.5%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2427.2%(87)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.6%(66)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(34)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.8%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.1%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.9%(6)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,368
+101%since 2000
from $15,601 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.361
+11%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,080
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
63.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
36.9% rent
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.62 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.76 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
20.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(190)
Black10.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(218)
Black31.9%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
54
+76%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American25%(80)
English5.9%(19)
German3.4%(11)
Irish1.9%(6)
Scottish0.6%(2)
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
21.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
75.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
88.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
39.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2013
from 33.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
77.0%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 37.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married51.9%(83)
Married26.3%(42)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced21.9%(35)
Women 15+
Never married44.3%(51)
Married29.6%(34)
Widowed9.6%(11)
Divorced16.5%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2013
from 33.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
57.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
17.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45.5%(5)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)36.4%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banks, Alabama?

Banks, Alabama has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Banks, Alabama?

The typical household in Banks, Alabama earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Banks, Alabama expensive?

In Banks, Alabama, the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Banks, Alabama?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Banks, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Banks, Alabama?

About 8.8% of people in Banks, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Banks, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Banks, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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