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Jemison

Alabama · 2,642 residents · 11.345 sq mi
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Jemison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,903. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% 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 $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
2,642
+18%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+11%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jemison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,903
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,683
+48%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services12.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,929)
Black15.2%(401)
Hispanic / Latino8%(212)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.9%(24)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,342)
Diversity Score
51
+12%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jemison, Alabama?

Jemison, Alabama has about 2,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jemison, Alabama?

The typical household in Jemison, Alabama earns about $51,903 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Jemison, Alabama?

About 14.7% 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 16.0% 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 744 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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