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Lanett

Alabama · 6,970 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 $34,785. Population has declined 12% 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 $88,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
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
6,970
−12%since 2000
from 7,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Lanett
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,785
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,245
+36%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(2,146)
Black58.8%(4,098)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(514)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other1.9%(136)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,769)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanett, Alabama?

Lanett, Alabama has about 6,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanett, Alabama?

The typical household in Lanett, Alabama earns about $34,785 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Lanett, Alabama?

About 14.6% 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 22.6% of people in Lanett, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lanett, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lanett, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,015 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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