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Fort Deposit

Alabama · 1,344 residents · 5.661 sq mi
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Fort Deposit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
+6%since 2000
from 1,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fort Deposit
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,433 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,411
+15%since 2000
from $12,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(397)
Black68%(863)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(315)
Black75.3%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score47.3%(636)
Diversity Score
47
−13%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Deposit, Alabama?

Fort Deposit, Alabama has about 1,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Deposit, Alabama?

The typical household in Fort Deposit, Alabama earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Deposit, Alabama expensive?

In Fort Deposit, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Deposit, Alabama?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Deposit, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Deposit, Alabama?

About 22.2% of people in Fort Deposit, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Deposit, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Deposit, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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