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Kennedy

Alabama · 425 residents (2025 est.) · 3.194 sq mi
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Kennedy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,136. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $139,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
−19%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+25%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:425 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3674154625095571990201020202024Kennedy
2024436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,136
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,311
+160%since 2000
from $12,447 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−4%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+60.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+89%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(462)
Black13.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(372)
Black6.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score32.8%(143)
Diversity Score
33
+9%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennedy, Alabama?

Kennedy, Alabama has about 436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennedy, Alabama?

The typical household in Kennedy, Alabama earns about $41,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennedy, Alabama expensive?

In Kennedy, Alabama, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Kennedy, Alabama?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kennedy, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennedy, Alabama?

About 12.8% of people in Kennedy, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennedy, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennedy, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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