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Belk

Alabama · 188 residents (2025 est.) · 1.386 sq mi
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Belk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,850. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
+37%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−10%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1662262853444041990201020202024Belk
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,850
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,702
+47%since 2000
from $16,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+20%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(208)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(19)
Diversity Score
7
+15%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belk, Alabama?

Belk, Alabama has about 293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belk, Alabama?

The typical household in Belk, Alabama earns about $44,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Belk, Alabama?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belk, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belk, Alabama?

About 3.4% of people in Belk, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belk, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Belk, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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