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Hobson

Alabama · 100 residents · 2.944 sq mi
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Hobson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,667. Population has fallen 36% since 2019, a loss of 56 residents. Median home value is $166,200. Households here earn about 134% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
100
−36%since 2019
from 156 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−36%since 2019
from 53 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−18%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
658110162214201020202024Hobson
2024181
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,667
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,427
+50%since 2019
from $22,881 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance53.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services53.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $145,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
Female
28.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobson, Alabama?

Hobson, Alabama has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hobson, Alabama?

The typical household in Hobson, Alabama earns about $121,667 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 $166,200.

How educated are people in Hobson, Alabama?

About 23.7% 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 17.5% 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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