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Ider

Alabama · 723 residents · 5.429 sq mi
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Ider has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
723
+9%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5616908199471K1990201020202024Ider
2024731
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,430
+3%since 2000
from $15,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(674)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(86)
Diversity Score26.3%(190)
Diversity Score
26
+1603%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ider, Alabama?

Ider, Alabama has about 723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ider, Alabama?

The typical household in Ider, Alabama earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ider, Alabama expensive?

In Ider, Alabama, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Ider, Alabama?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ider, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ider, Alabama?

About 9.6% of people in Ider, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ider, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ider, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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