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Eclectic

Alabama · 1,001 residents · 4.112 sq mi
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Eclectic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,001
−3%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7829261K1K1K1990201020202024Eclectic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,181
+36%since 2000
from $14,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(853)
Black10.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(23)
Diversity Score32.1%(321)
Diversity Score
32
−24%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eclectic, Alabama?

Eclectic, Alabama has about 1,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eclectic, Alabama?

The typical household in Eclectic, Alabama earns about $34,750 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 $92,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Eclectic, Alabama?

About 11.1% 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 13.1% of people in Eclectic, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eclectic, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Eclectic, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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