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Heflin

Alabama · 3,480 residents · 16.128 sq mi
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Heflin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,480
+16%since 2000
from 3,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Heflin
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,821
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,398 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,909
+9%since 2000
from $15,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,544)
Black11.8%(354)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(58)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(937)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,000)
Black9.4%(328)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(83)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.1%(74)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,090)
Diversity Score
31
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heflin, Alabama?

Heflin, Alabama has about 3,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heflin, Alabama?

The typical household in Heflin, Alabama earns about $29,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heflin, Alabama expensive?

In Heflin, Alabama, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Heflin, Alabama?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heflin, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heflin, Alabama?

About 22.0% of people in Heflin, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heflin, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Heflin, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 572 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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