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Excel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,368. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% 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 $142,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−4%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4115977839681K1990201020202024Excel
2024524
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,368
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,626
+40%since 2000
from $16,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(562)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(449)
Black8.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other6%(34)
Diversity Score39.8%(222)
Diversity Score
40
+525%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+123%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Excel, Alabama?

Excel, Alabama has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Excel, Alabama?

The typical household in Excel, Alabama earns about $57,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Excel, Alabama expensive?

In Excel, Alabama, the median home is worth about $142,200, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Excel, Alabama?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Excel, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Excel, Alabama?

About 13.8% of people in Excel, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Excel, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Excel, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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