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Epes

Alabama · 272 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 $23,267. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+32%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
371943525096671990201020202024Epes
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,267
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,097
+64%since 2000
from $10,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade53.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+173%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(10)
Black94.5%(257)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(31)
Diversity Score
12
−65%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 33.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Epes, Alabama?

Epes, Alabama has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Epes, Alabama?

The typical household in Epes, Alabama earns about $23,267 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 $90,100.

How educated are people in Epes, Alabama?

About 27.0% 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 17.5% 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 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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