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Epes

Alabama · 192 residents · 6.586 sq mi
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Epes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,500. The poverty rate of 51.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−7%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
371943525096671990201020202024Epes
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,430
+68%since 2000
from $10,404 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+46.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+289%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(17)
Black91.1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.2%(39)
Diversity Score
20
−39%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−29%since 2000
from 33.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
20.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
64.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Epes, Alabama?

Epes, Alabama has about 192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Epes, Alabama?

The typical household in Epes, Alabama earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Epes, Alabama expensive?

In Epes, Alabama, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Epes, Alabama?

About 16.8% 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 51.8% of people in Epes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Epes, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Epes, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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