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Alabama · 241 residents (2025 est.) · 4.054 sq mi
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Black has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,214. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 265 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,700. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
+131%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
−26%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:241 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1012013014005001990201020202024Black
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,214
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,440
+141%since 2000
from $12,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+35%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing31.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+18%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(190)
Black5.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.6%
−61.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
73.4%
+63.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+44.2 ptssince 2017
from 50.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black, Alabama?

Black, Alabama has about 467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black, Alabama?

The typical household in Black, Alabama earns about $61,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black, Alabama expensive?

In Black, Alabama, the median home is worth about $67,700.

How educated are people in Black, Alabama?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Black, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black, Alabama?

About 8.6% of people in Black, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Black, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 residents, a change of about 192 percent over that period.

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

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