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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lanett

Alabama · 8,985 residents · 6.238 sq mi
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Lanett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,100. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,985
+14%vs 2000
vs 7,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,440 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Lanett
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,031
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,197 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,656
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,614 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
35.2% rent
2.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(3,551)
Black53.3%(4,213)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(5,000)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(4,710)
Black47.6%(4,275)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(5,602)
62
−2%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lanett, Alabama?

Lanett, Alabama has about 8,985 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lanett, Alabama?

The typical household in Lanett, Alabama earns about $18,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lanett, Alabama expensive?

In Lanett, Alabama, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Lanett, Alabama?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lanett, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lanett, Alabama?

About 22.7% of people in Lanett, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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