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Bon Air

Alabama · 172 residents · 1.327 sq mi
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Bon Air has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 0% 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 $68,800. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+79%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−16%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47811161501851990201020202024Bon Air
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,782
+36%since 2000
from $13,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information46.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+139%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(90)
Black6.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(114)
Black23.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score59.2%(102)
Diversity Score
59
+304%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+120%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bon Air, Alabama?

Bon Air, Alabama has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bon Air, Alabama?

The typical household in Bon Air, Alabama earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bon Air, Alabama expensive?

In Bon Air, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Bon Air, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bon Air, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bon Air, Alabama?

About 30.1% of people in Bon Air, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bon Air, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bon Air, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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