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Eclectic

Alabama · 1,256 residents (2025 est.) · 4.112 sq mi
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Eclectic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,141
+10%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7829261K1K1K1990201020202024Eclectic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,904
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,541
+95%since 2000
from $14,131 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+6%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$161,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eclectic on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(802)
Black18.6%(193)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(947)
Black7.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(107)
Diversity Score37.1%(423)
Diversity Score
37
−13%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 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
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eclectic, Alabama?

Eclectic, Alabama has about 1,141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eclectic, Alabama?

The typical household in Eclectic, Alabama earns about $49,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eclectic, Alabama expensive?

In Eclectic, Alabama, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Eclectic, Alabama?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eclectic, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eclectic, Alabama?

About 14.0% of people in Eclectic, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eclectic, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Eclectic, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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