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Creola

Alabama · 1,963 residents (2025 est.) · 15.682 sq mi
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Creola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $211,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,088
+4%since 2000
from 2,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+27%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,963 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Creola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,607
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,517 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,102
+121%since 2000
from $14,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+15%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,721)
Black9.9%(198)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,665)
Black8.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other8.4%(176)
Diversity Score43.6%(911)
Diversity Score
44
+77%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creola, Alabama?

Creola, Alabama has about 2,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creola, Alabama?

The typical household in Creola, Alabama earns about $66,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creola, Alabama expensive?

In Creola, Alabama, the median home is worth about $211,000, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Creola, Alabama?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Creola, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creola, Alabama?

About 18.3% of people in Creola, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creola, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Creola, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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