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Langston

Alabama · 274 residents (2025 est.) · 4.925 sq mi
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Langston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $337,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
+12%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+22%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1922262612953301990201020202024Langston
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,247
+147%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+38%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,500
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+153%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(239)
Black3.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(265)
Black3.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score16%(45)
Diversity Score
16
+104%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.6 min
+150%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
10.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langston, Alabama?

Langston, Alabama has about 284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langston, Alabama?

The typical household in Langston, Alabama earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Langston, Alabama expensive?

In Langston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $337,500.

How educated are people in Langston, Alabama?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Langston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Langston, Alabama?

About 27.1% of people in Langston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Langston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Langston, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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