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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Black

Alabama · 160 residents · 4.054 sq mi
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Black has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,442. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. Median home value is $18,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−21%vs 2000
vs 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1012013014005001990201020202024Black
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,442
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,723
−15%vs 2000
vs $12,628 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.9%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $336 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.1%
−23.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black, Alabama?

Black, Alabama has about 160 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Black, Alabama?

The typical household in Black, Alabama earns about $21,442 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 $18,800, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Black, Alabama?

About 19.1% 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 11.9% of people in Black, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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