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Black

Alabama · 221 residents · 4.054 sq mi
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Black has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
+9%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1012013014005001990201020202024Black
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,031
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,833
+49%since 2000
from $12,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing32.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(205)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(25)
Diversity Score
11
−13%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black, Alabama?

Black, Alabama has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black, Alabama?

The typical household in Black, Alabama earns about $51,031 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Black, Alabama?

About 3.1% 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 7.9% 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 61 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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