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Billingsley

Alabama · 125 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Billingsley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 59.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+8%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53861201541871990201020202024Billingsley
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,031
−67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,864
−6%since 2000
from $14,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.5%
+47.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(105)
Black6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(102)
Black15.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36%(45)
Diversity Score
36
+146%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Billingsley, Alabama?

Billingsley, Alabama has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Billingsley, Alabama?

The typical household in Billingsley, Alabama earns about $22,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Billingsley, Alabama?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Billingsley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Billingsley, Alabama?

About 59.5% of people in Billingsley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Billingsley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Billingsley, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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