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Eufaula

Alabama · 12,882 residents · 59.515 sq mi
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Eufaula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,713. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,882
−7%since 2000
from 13,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Eufaula
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,713
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,480
+39%since 2000
from $16,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(7,913)
Black40.2%(5,596)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(213)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(8,789)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(5,637)
Black46.9%(6,041)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(762)
Asian0.5%(64)
Other2.4%(313)
Diversity Score72.5%(9,344)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eufaula, Alabama?

Eufaula, Alabama has about 12,882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eufaula, Alabama?

The typical household in Eufaula, Alabama earns about $34,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eufaula, Alabama expensive?

In Eufaula, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Eufaula, Alabama?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eufaula, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eufaula, Alabama?

About 31.9% of people in Eufaula, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eufaula, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Eufaula, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 338 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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