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Ladonia

Alabama · 3,346 residents · 3.123 sq mi
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Ladonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,346
+4%since 2000
from 3,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ladonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,441
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,977
+56%since 2000
from $16,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+12%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,937)
Black5.1%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(47)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(2,565)
Black19.2%(641)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(140)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,564)
Diversity Score
47
+188%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.5%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladonia, Alabama?

Ladonia, Alabama has about 3,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladonia, Alabama?

The typical household in Ladonia, Alabama earns about $53,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladonia, Alabama expensive?

In Ladonia, Alabama, the median home is worth about $102,000, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Ladonia, Alabama?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ladonia, Alabama?

About 16.0% of people in Ladonia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladonia, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladonia, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 215 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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