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Ladonia

Alabama · 3,074 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 $39,569. Population has declined 5% 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 $107,300. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
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
3,074
−5%since 2000
from 3,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
984 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ladonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,569
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,463
+17%since 2000
from $16,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,375)
Black13.9%(426)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(85)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other5.5%(170)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,450)
Diversity Score
47
+191%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladonia, Alabama?

Ladonia, Alabama has about 3,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladonia, Alabama?

The typical household in Ladonia, Alabama earns about $39,569 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 $107,300, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Ladonia, Alabama?

About 15.1% 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 26.1% of people in Ladonia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladonia, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladonia, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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