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Harpersville

Alabama · 1,614 residents · 21.294 sq mi
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Harpersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,614
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+22%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harpersville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,118
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,736
+109%since 2000
from $12,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,207)
Black18.6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(35)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.9%(30)
Diversity Score46.9%(758)
Diversity Score
47
−12%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpersville, Alabama?

Harpersville, Alabama has about 1,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harpersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Harpersville, Alabama earns about $61,118 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 $161,300, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Harpersville, Alabama?

About 12.5% 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 11.5% 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 804 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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