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Egypt

Alabama · 616 residents · 9.01 sq mi
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Egypt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,250. Population has fallen 41% since 2023, a loss of 423 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $207,600. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

616
−41%since 2023
from 1,039 in 2023
2010 – 2024
68 / sq mi
−41%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.4
+8%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5477559641K1K201020202024Egypt
2024616
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,153 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,425
+16%since 2023
from $19,263 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.413
+13%since 2023
from 0.366 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$207,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
13.8% rent
17.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
37.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+12%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,032)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score2.4%(15)
2
+44%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0 min
−15%since 2023
from 44.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
33.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
61.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
18.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egypt, Alabama?

Egypt, Alabama has about 616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egypt, Alabama?

The typical household in Egypt, Alabama earns about $37,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egypt, Alabama expensive?

In Egypt, Alabama, the median home is worth about $207,600.

How educated are people in Egypt, Alabama?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Egypt, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egypt, Alabama?

About 20.6% of people in Egypt, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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