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Level Plains

Alabama · 1,825 residents · 3.068 sq mi
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Level Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,222. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,825
+18%since 2000
from 1,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Level Plains
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,222
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,820
+71%since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(1,179)
Black15.9%(291)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(190)
Asian2.4%(43)
Other7.4%(135)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,248)
Diversity Score
68
+68%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Level Plains, Alabama?

Level Plains, Alabama has about 1,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Level Plains, Alabama earns about $62,222 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 $146,700, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Level Plains, Alabama?

About 15.5% 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 7.0% 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 352 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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