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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dora

Alabama · 2,413 residents · 7.909 sq mi
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Dora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,413
+9%since 1990
from 2,214 in 1990
1990 – 2025
305 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 280 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+8%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,458
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,589 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,560
+71%since 1990
from $8,532 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
28.4% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,896)
Black14.2%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(699)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,944)
Black16.7%(402)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score36.1%(871)
36
+14%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 29.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dora, Alabama?

Dora, Alabama has about 2,413 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dora, Alabama?

The typical household in Dora, Alabama earns about $21,458 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 $46,500, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Dora, Alabama?

About 5.4% 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 27.9% 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 199 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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