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Dora

Alabama · 2,223 residents (2025 est.) · 7.909 sq mi
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Dora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,892. 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 $155,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,668
+11%since 2000
from 2,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,892
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,598
+117%since 2000
from $14,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+3%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,944)
Black16.7%(402)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(871)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(2,003)
Black17.8%(474)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(39)
Asian4%(106)
Other1.7%(46)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,343)
Diversity Score
50
+39%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dora, Alabama?

Dora, Alabama has about 2,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dora, Alabama?

The typical household in Dora, Alabama earns about $61,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dora, Alabama expensive?

In Dora, Alabama, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Dora, Alabama?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dora, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dora, Alabama?

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

Has Dora, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dora, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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