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Dutton

Alabama · 330 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,900. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+6%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+38%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792533284024761990201020202024Dutton
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,426
+24%since 2000
from $14,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information46.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(17)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score15.6%(51)
Diversity Score
16
+845%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dutton, Alabama?

Dutton, Alabama has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dutton, Alabama expensive?

In Dutton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Dutton, Alabama?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dutton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dutton, Alabama?

About 41.9% of people in Dutton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dutton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dutton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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