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Hanceville

Alabama · 3,390 residents (2025 est.) · 4.407 sq mi
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Hanceville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,791. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,270
+11%since 2000
from 2,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,390 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hanceville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,791
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,627
+77%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−8%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,705)
Black4.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(68)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,952)
Black3.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(76)
Diversity Score22.7%(743)
Diversity Score
23
+36%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanceville, Alabama?

Hanceville, Alabama has about 3,270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanceville, Alabama?

The typical household in Hanceville, Alabama earns about $41,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanceville, Alabama expensive?

In Hanceville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $169,800, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Hanceville, Alabama?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hanceville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanceville, Alabama?

About 16.6% of people in Hanceville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanceville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanceville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,024 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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