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Florala

Alabama · 1,923 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 $22,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% 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 $85,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,923
−2%since 2000
from 1,964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Florala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,070
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,377 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,252
+67%since 2000
from $11,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+74%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(1,481)
Black15.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(62)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other2.9%(55)
Diversity Score46.2%(889)
Diversity Score
46
+16%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florala, Alabama?

Florala, Alabama has about 1,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florala, Alabama?

The typical household in Florala, Alabama earns about $22,070 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Florala, Alabama?

About 4.9% 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 33.9% 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 158 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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