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Childersburg

Alabama · 4,754 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 $39,636. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
4,754
−4%since 2000
from 4,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
386 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Childersburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,636
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,309
+45%since 2000
from $15,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(3,377)
Black29.6%(1,460)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(2,644)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(2,594)
Black40.5%(1,927)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other2.1%(98)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,144)
Diversity Score
66
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Childersburg, Alabama?

Childersburg, Alabama has about 4,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Childersburg, Alabama?

The typical household in Childersburg, Alabama earns about $39,636 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Childersburg, Alabama?

About 10.6% 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 16.2% 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 192 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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