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Florala

Alabama · 1,963 residents (2025 est.) · 10.532 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,822
−7%since 2000
from 1,964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,963 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Florala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,441
+139%since 2000
from $11,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+14%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Florala on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,561)
Black15.4%(302)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(52)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(1,232)
Black20%(364)
Hispanic / Latino6%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(116)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,128)
Diversity Score
62
+55%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 48.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florala, Alabama?

Florala, Alabama has about 1,822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Florala, Alabama expensive?

In Florala, Alabama, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Florala, Alabama?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Florala, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florala, Alabama?

About 16.5% of people in Florala, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florala, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Florala, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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