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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harpersville

Alabama · 1,620 residents · 21.294 sq mi
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Harpersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,655. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,620
+100%since 1990
from 810 in 1990
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
+100%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+13%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harpersville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,655
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,511 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,783
+45%since 1990
from $8,833 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
18.7% rent
1.9
−25%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(523)
Black34.1%(276)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(473)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,123)
Black28.6%(463)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.7%(11)
Diversity Score53.6%(868)
54
−8%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpersville, Alabama?

Harpersville, Alabama has about 1,620 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harpersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Harpersville, Alabama earns about $31,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harpersville, Alabama expensive?

In Harpersville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Harpersville, Alabama?

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

What is the poverty rate in Harpersville, Alabama?

About 19.3% of people in Harpersville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harpersville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Harpersville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 810 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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

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