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Daviston

Alabama · 174 residents · 9.135 sq mi
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Daviston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 20% 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 $85,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
174
−35%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631972312642981990201020202024Daviston
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,065
+76%since 2000
from $14,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
6.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(158)
Black4.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score18.6%(32)
Diversity Score
19
−53%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daviston, Alabama?

Daviston, Alabama has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daviston, Alabama?

The typical household in Daviston, Alabama earns about $48,750 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 $85,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Daviston, Alabama?

About 19.9% 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 6.3% 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 65 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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