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Jemison

Alabama · 2,585 residents · 11.345 sq mi
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Jemison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,585
+15%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jemison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,735
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,300
+13%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,720)
Black19.5%(438)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(66)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(1,023)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(1,916)
Black17.7%(458)
Hispanic / Latino7%(182)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,298)
Diversity Score
50
+10%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jemison, Alabama?

Jemison, Alabama has about 2,585 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jemison, Alabama?

The typical household in Jemison, Alabama earns about $40,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jemison, Alabama expensive?

In Jemison, Alabama, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Jemison, Alabama?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jemison, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jemison, Alabama?

About 15.8% of people in Jemison, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jemison, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Jemison, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 687 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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