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Hobson City

Alabama · 771 residents · 1.046 sq mi
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Hobson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,660. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,100. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−12%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6828089331K1K1990201020202024Hobson City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,660
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,589 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,239
+36%since 2000
from $8,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(53)
Black92.5%(812)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(96)
Black85.3%(658)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score32.4%(250)
Diversity Score
32
+107%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
20.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobson City, Alabama?

Hobson City, Alabama has about 771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hobson City, Alabama?

The typical household in Hobson City, Alabama earns about $20,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobson City, Alabama expensive?

In Hobson City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Hobson City, Alabama?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hobson City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobson City, Alabama?

About 43.2% of people in Hobson City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobson City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobson City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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