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Eva

Alabama · 519 residents · 4.271 sq mi
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Eva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+6%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4005216437648861990201020202024Eva
2024845
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,563
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,530
+34%since 2000
from $19,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other7.1%(37)
Diversity Score17.2%(89)
Diversity Score
17
+1570%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eva, Alabama?

Eva, Alabama has about 519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eva, Alabama?

The typical household in Eva, Alabama earns about $46,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eva, Alabama expensive?

In Eva, Alabama, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Eva, Alabama?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eva, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eva, Alabama?

About 7.3% of people in Eva, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eva, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Eva, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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