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Alabama · 268 residents (2025 est.) · 6.586 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,700. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
+72%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:268 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
371943525096671990201020202024Epes
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,172
+46%since 2000
from $10,404 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−6%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(32)
Black84%(173)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(1)
Black99.7%(353)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−98%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−14%since 2000
from 33.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.3%
+43.2 ptssince 2017
from 21.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Epes, Alabama?

Epes, Alabama has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Epes, Alabama expensive?

In Epes, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,700.

How educated are people in Epes, Alabama?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Epes, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Epes, Alabama?

About 49.2% of people in Epes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Epes, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Epes, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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