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Fredonia

Alabama · 198 residents · 11.979 sq mi
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Fredonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,462. Population has declined 14% since 2019. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−14%since 2019
from 229 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 19 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
−2%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
151217283348414201020202024Fredonia
2024329
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,462
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,604 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,731
+5%since 2019
from $18,755 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+36.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,300
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.9% in 2019
5.9% rent
Afford Score
5.9
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(175)
Black23.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.1%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(175)
Black8.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(42)
Diversity Score
21
−53%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
Female
55.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Alabama?

Fredonia, Alabama has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Alabama?

The typical household in Fredonia, Alabama earns about $43,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, Alabama expensive?

In Fredonia, Alabama, the median home is worth about $256,300.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Alabama?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, Alabama?

About 54.0% of people in Fredonia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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