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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black

Alabama · 202 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 $31,250. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $29,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

202
+26%since 1990
from 160 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+19%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1012013014005001990201020202024Black
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,442 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,628
+18%since 1990
from $10,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
83.5%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
16.5% rent
0.9
+7%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(190)
Black5.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(26)
13
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−15.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+23.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black, Alabama?

Black, Alabama has about 202 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Black, Alabama?

The typical household in Black, Alabama earns about $31,250 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 $29,400, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Black, Alabama?

About 3.7% 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 19.2% 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 42 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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