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Lipscomb

Alabama · 2,458 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Lipscomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,865. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 434 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,458
−15%since 1990
from 2,892 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,090 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 2,459 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
+1%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lipscomb
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,865
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,492 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,582
+56%since 1990
from $8,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.2%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,527)
Black46.5%(1,344)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(21)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,826)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(774)
Black65.6%(1,612)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,423)
Diversity Score
58
−8%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lipscomb, Alabama?

Lipscomb, Alabama has about 2,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lipscomb, Alabama?

The typical household in Lipscomb, Alabama earns about $30,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lipscomb, Alabama expensive?

In Lipscomb, Alabama, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Lipscomb, Alabama?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lipscomb, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lipscomb, Alabama?

About 16.2% of people in Lipscomb, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lipscomb, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lipscomb, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 434 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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