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Black

Alabama · 207 residents · 4.054 sq mi
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Black has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
+2%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1012013014005001990201020202024Black
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,341
+85%since 2000
from $12,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical23.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(191)
Black6.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(31)
Diversity Score
15
+15%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+112%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
35.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
35.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black, Alabama?

Black, Alabama has about 207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black, Alabama?

The typical household in Black, Alabama earns about $44,688 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 $48,000.

How educated are people in Black, Alabama?

About 12.2% 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 6.5% 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 47 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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