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Forkland

Alabama · 445 residents · 3.494 sq mi
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Forkland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,534. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,100. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−29%since 2000
from 629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+28%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3905557208851K1990201020202024Forkland
2024660
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,534
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,632
+36%since 2000
from $9,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+114%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(67)
Black89.2%(561)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(43)
Black87.9%(391)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score28.8%(128)
Diversity Score
29
+21%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+124%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forkland, Alabama?

Forkland, Alabama has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forkland, Alabama?

The typical household in Forkland, Alabama earns about $26,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forkland, Alabama expensive?

In Forkland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Forkland, Alabama?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forkland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forkland, Alabama?

About 19.8% of people in Forkland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forkland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Forkland, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 467 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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