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Joppa

Alabama · 556 residents · 1.944 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 108 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,900. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
−16%since 2019
from 664 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
286 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 342 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−13%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
40217395572749201120202024Joppa
2024448
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,460
+15%since 2019
from $13,494 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade48.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$151,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$935
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $693 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
34.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(446)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(163)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+33%since 2019
from 17.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Female
52.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
46.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joppa, Alabama?

Joppa, Alabama has about 556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Joppa, Alabama expensive?

In Joppa, Alabama, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Joppa, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Joppa, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joppa, Alabama?

About 37.7% of people in Joppa, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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