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Eva

Alabama · 589 residents · 4.271 sq mi
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Eva is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
589
+20%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4005216437648861990201020202024Eva
2024845
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,570
+176%since 2000
from $19,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score3.7%(22)
Diversity Score
4
+255%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eva, Alabama?

Eva, Alabama has about 589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eva, Alabama?

The typical household in Eva, Alabama earns about $76,875 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 $141,500.

How educated are people in Eva, Alabama?

About 26.3% 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 2.2% 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 149 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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