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Langston

Alabama · 265 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Langston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $335,700. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
+4%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+22%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922262612953301990201020202024Langston
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,359
+160%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing15%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+163%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(238)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score15.7%(42)
Diversity Score
16
+101%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langston, Alabama?

Langston, Alabama has about 265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langston, Alabama?

The typical household in Langston, Alabama earns about $51,667 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 $335,700.

How educated are people in Langston, Alabama?

About 25.8% 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 13.3% 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 62 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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