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Hobson

Alabama · 181 residents · 2.944 sq mi
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Hobson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,240. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $223,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
+16%since 2023
from 156 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+4%since 2023
from 49.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
658110162214201020202024Hobson
2024181
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,240
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,250
+11%since 2023
from $58,021 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
−5%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services20%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $195,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.3
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Female
56.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobson, Alabama?

Hobson, Alabama has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hobson, Alabama?

The typical household in Hobson, Alabama earns about $170,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobson, Alabama expensive?

In Hobson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $223,000.

How educated are people in Hobson, Alabama?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hobson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobson, Alabama?

About 0.0% of people in Hobson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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