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Leroy

Alabama · 766 residents · 11.91 sq mi
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Leroy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,542. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 198 residents. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 97% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
766
−21%since 2019
from 964 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 81 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+5%since 2019
from 47.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6467638809971K201020202024Leroy
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,542
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,329
−1%since 2019
from $37,742 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
10.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62%(598)
Black31.1%(300)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(60)
Diversity Score64.3%(620)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(578)
Black20.9%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.3%(41)
Diversity Score51.4%(394)
Diversity Score
51
−20%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 22.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Female
45.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leroy, Alabama?

Leroy, Alabama has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leroy, Alabama?

The typical household in Leroy, Alabama earns about $102,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leroy, Alabama expensive?

In Leroy, Alabama, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Leroy, Alabama?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leroy, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leroy, Alabama?

About 10.7% of people in Leroy, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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