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Level Plains

Alabama · 2,085 residents · 3.068 sq mi
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Level Plains has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,181. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,085
+35%since 2000
from 1,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Level Plains
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,181
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,269 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,567
+30%since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+66%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,210)
Black13.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3%(47)
Asian2.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(629)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,461)
Black12.3%(256)
Hispanic / Latino11%(229)
Asian1.5%(31)
Other2.6%(55)
Diversity Score56.7%(1,182)
Diversity Score
57
+39%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% 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
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Level Plains, Alabama?

Level Plains, Alabama has about 2,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Level Plains, Alabama?

The typical household in Level Plains, Alabama earns about $46,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Level Plains, Alabama expensive?

In Level Plains, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Level Plains, Alabama?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Level Plains, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Level Plains, Alabama?

About 16.6% of people in Level Plains, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Level Plains, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Level Plains, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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