CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Broomtown

Alabama · 160 residents · 4.694 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Population has declined 9% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $242,900. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.0
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
160
−9%since 2019
from 176 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 37 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+18%since 2019
from 41.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
87139192244297201020202024Broomtown
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,530
−12%since 2019
from $19,925 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$242,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
9.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Broomtown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.7%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(8)
Diversity Score
5
−89%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 35.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Female
45.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Broomtown

Ambrose
Pop 347
Hilltop
Pop 222
New England
Pop 391
Box Springs
Pop 228
Places similar to Broomtown
Head to head

Compare Broomtown to nearby cities

BROOMTOWN VS
Fort Payne
Income$47,479
Home value$157,000−35%
Population15,189+5344%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOMTOWN VS
Rome
Income$54,435
Home value$234,300−4%
Population38,934+13855%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOMTOWN VS
Cedartown
Income$34,754
Home value$147,200−39%
Population10,514+3668%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOMTOWN VS
Scottsboro
Income$53,929
Home value$190,400−22%
Population16,123+5679%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomtown, Alabama?

Broomtown, Alabama has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Broomtown, Alabama expensive?

In Broomtown, Alabama, the median home is worth about $242,900.

How educated are people in Broomtown, Alabama?

About 0.0% 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 24.3% of people in Broomtown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Broomtown with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →