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Dora

Alabama · 2,025 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 $26,596. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 388 residents. 8% 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 $84,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,025
−16%since 2000
from 2,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,596
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,902
+30%since 2000
from $14,560 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+46%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,730)
Black12%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.9%(39)
Diversity Score32.2%(651)
Diversity Score
32
−11%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dora, Alabama?

Dora, Alabama has about 2,025 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dora, Alabama?

The typical household in Dora, Alabama earns about $26,596 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Dora, Alabama?

About 8.0% 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 25.0% of people in Dora, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dora, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dora, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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