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Langston

Alabama · 270 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Langston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+6%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+3%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922262612953301990201020202024Langston
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,001
+41%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+335%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(255)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(6)
Diversity Score8.6%(23)
Diversity Score
9
+10%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langston, Alabama?

Langston, Alabama has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langston, Alabama?

The typical household in Langston, Alabama earns about $43,125 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 $90,800, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Langston, Alabama?

About 13.1% 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 10.0% 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 67 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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