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Broomtown

Alabama · 279 residents · 4.694 sq mi
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Population has grown 26% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+26%since 2023
from 222 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 47 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
−41%since 2023
from 49.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
87139192244297201020202024Broomtown
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,001
−21%since 2023
from $11,394 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.618
+7%since 2023
from 0.579 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(25)
Diversity Score25%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(30)
Diversity Score24%(67)
Diversity Score
24
−4%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
46.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
Female
67.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomtown, Alabama?

Broomtown, Alabama has about 279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Broomtown, Alabama?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Broomtown, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broomtown, Alabama?

About 44.8% of people in Broomtown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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