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Bayou La Batre

Alabama · 2,204 residents · 7.49 sq mi
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Bayou La Batre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,900. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,204
−5%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+17%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bayou La Batre
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,045
+82%since 2000
from $9,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(1,196)
Black10.1%(234)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(44)
Asian33.2%(769)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.4%(1,697)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,306)
Black12.4%(273)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(99)
Asian19.1%(420)
Other3.6%(80)
Diversity Score73%(1,610)
Diversity Score
73
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?

Bayou La Batre, Alabama has about 2,204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?

The typical household in Bayou La Batre, Alabama earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayou La Batre, Alabama expensive?

In Bayou La Batre, Alabama, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou La Batre, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?

About 31.2% of people in Bayou La Batre, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayou La Batre, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayou La Batre, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 252 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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