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Ethelsville

Alabama · 49 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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Ethelsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−40%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+20%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32821321822321990201020202024Ethelsville
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,645
−5%since 2000
from $15,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+101%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(70)
Black13.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(42)
Black8.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(16)
Diversity Score
32
+9%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
45.3%
+45.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
33.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ethelsville, Alabama?

Ethelsville, Alabama has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ethelsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Ethelsville, Alabama earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ethelsville, Alabama expensive?

In Ethelsville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $166,700.

How educated are people in Ethelsville, Alabama?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ethelsville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ethelsville, Alabama?

About 52.9% of people in Ethelsville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ethelsville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ethelsville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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