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Daviston

Alabama · 214 residents · 9.135 sq mi
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Daviston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,917. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−20%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631972312642981990201020202024Daviston
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,917
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,059
+41%since 2000
from $14,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.1%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services12.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(215)
Black18%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(186)
Black10.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(62)
Diversity Score
29
−27%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
40.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daviston, Alabama?

Daviston, Alabama has about 214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daviston, Alabama?

The typical household in Daviston, Alabama earns about $55,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daviston, Alabama expensive?

In Daviston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $107,900.

How educated are people in Daviston, Alabama?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Daviston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daviston, Alabama?

About 6.6% of people in Daviston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daviston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Daviston, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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