CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Eclectic

Alabama · 1,193 residents · 4.112 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Montgomery metro area
Compare
The short version

Eclectic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,361. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,193
+15%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7829261K1K1K1990201020202024Eclectic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,361
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,203
+43%since 2000
from $14,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(910)
Black15.8%(189)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.2%(38)
Diversity Score45.3%(540)
Diversity Score
45
+7%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Eclectic

Black Hammock
Pop 1,290
Andrews
Pop 1,275
Baldwin
Pop 1,394
Babson Park
Pop 1,093
Places similar to Eclectic
Head to head

Compare Eclectic to nearby cities

ECLECTIC VS
Alexander City
Income$47,022+11%
Home value$155,000+38%
Population14,515+1056%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ECLECTIC VS
Millbrook
Income$70,313+66%
Home value$207,100+84%
Population17,623+1303%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ECLECTIC VS
Montgomery
Income$56,811+34%
Home value$161,900+44%
Population195,300+15449%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ECLECTIC VS
Pike Road
Income$117,091+176%
Home value$381,600+239%
Population11,899+847%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Eclectic, Alabama?

Eclectic, Alabama has about 1,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eclectic, Alabama?

The typical household in Eclectic, Alabama earns about $42,361 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Eclectic, Alabama?

About 17.2% 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 22.9% 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 106 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Eclectic with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →