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Flomaton

Alabama · 1,466 residents · 5.085 sq mi
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Flomaton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% 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 $82,400. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,466
−8%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Flomaton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,828
+24%since 2000
from $14,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(1,150)
Black23.2%(369)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(778)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(953)
Black25.8%(378)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(36)
Diversity Score58.3%(854)
Diversity Score
58
+19%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flomaton, Alabama?

Flomaton, Alabama has about 1,466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flomaton, Alabama?

The typical household in Flomaton, Alabama earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flomaton, Alabama expensive?

In Flomaton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Flomaton, Alabama?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Flomaton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flomaton, Alabama?

About 41.8% of people in Flomaton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flomaton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Flomaton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 345 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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