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Lillian

Alabama · 1,330 residents · 1.909 sq mi
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Lillian has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,035. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 398 residents. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,330
−23%since 2019
from 1,728 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
697 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 905 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+5%since 2019
from 53.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201520202024Lillian
20241K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,035
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,362 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,803
−36%since 2019
from $27,794 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information43.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $170,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
18.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(25)
Diversity Score3.6%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,181)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(33)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(150)
Diversity Score
11
+217%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−34%since 2019
from 29.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
49.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lillian, Alabama?

Lillian, Alabama has about 1,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lillian, Alabama?

The typical household in Lillian, Alabama earns about $50,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lillian, Alabama expensive?

In Lillian, Alabama, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Lillian, Alabama?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lillian, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lillian, Alabama?

About 2.3% of people in Lillian, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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