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Harpersville

Alabama · 1,637 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 $37,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,100. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,637
+1%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harpersville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,768
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,170
+58%since 2000
from $12,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+80%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,123)
Black28.6%(463)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(868)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,172)
Black23.5%(384)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(43)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score52%(852)
Diversity Score
52
−3%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpersville, Alabama?

Harpersville, Alabama has about 1,637 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harpersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Harpersville, Alabama earns about $37,768 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Harpersville, Alabama?

About 14.5% 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 28.4% 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 827 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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