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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carbon Hill

Alabama · 2,124 residents · 5.511 sq mi
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Carbon Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,400. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,124
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
385 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Carbon Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,853
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,861 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,067
−33%vs 2000
vs $12,100 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$197
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $298 in 2000
US average: $450
70.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
29.3% rent
2.2
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,843)
Black8.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(456)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,920)
Black9.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score22.3%(473)
22
+1%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carbon Hill, Alabama?

Carbon Hill, Alabama has about 2,124 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carbon Hill, Alabama?

The typical household in Carbon Hill, Alabama earns about $14,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon Hill, Alabama expensive?

In Carbon Hill, Alabama, the median home is worth about $32,400, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Carbon Hill, Alabama?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon Hill, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon Hill, Alabama?

About 26.3% of people in Carbon Hill, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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