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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Florala

Alabama · 1,964 residents · 10.532 sq mi
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Florala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,377. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $38,900. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,964
−6%since 1990
from 2,081 in 1990
1990 – 2025
186 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 198 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
−5%since 1990
from 44.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Florala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,377
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,142 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$11,495
+14%since 1990
from $10,068 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$253
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.2
+14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,641)
Black21%(437)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.8%(869)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,561)
Black15.4%(302)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(52)
Asian0.6%(12)
Diversity Score39.8%(782)
40
−5%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Florala, Alabama?

Florala, Alabama has about 1,964 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Florala, Alabama?

The typical household in Florala, Alabama earns about $17,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florala, Alabama expensive?

In Florala, Alabama, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $253 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 32.4% 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 117 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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