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Hobson City

Alabama · 759 residents · 1.046 sq mi
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Hobson City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,145. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,300. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
−14%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+15%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6828089331K1K1990201020202024Hobson City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,145
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,652
+141%since 2000
from $8,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(96)
Black80.6%(612)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6.6%(50)
Diversity Score43.9%(333)
Diversity Score
44
+181%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobson City, Alabama?

Hobson City, Alabama has about 759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hobson City, Alabama earns about $50,145 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Hobson City, Alabama?

About 12.9% 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 22.0% 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 171 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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