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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Childersburg

Alabama · 4,927 residents · 12.331 sq mi
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Childersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,932. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,900. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,927
+8%since 1990
from 4,562 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.6
+4%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,932
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,311 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,412
+26%since 1990
from $12,223 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(3,407)
Black25.3%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(3,377)
Black29.6%(1,460)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,644)
Diversity Score
54
+14%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Childersburg, Alabama?

Childersburg, Alabama has about 4,927 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Childersburg, Alabama?

The typical household in Childersburg, Alabama earns about $23,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Childersburg, Alabama expensive?

In Childersburg, Alabama, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Childersburg, Alabama?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Childersburg, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Childersburg, Alabama?

About 23.8% of people in Childersburg, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Childersburg, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Childersburg, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 365 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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