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Lipscomb

Alabama · 2,086 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 $35,417. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 372 residents. 6% 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 $79,300. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,086
−15%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+13%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lipscomb
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,078
+26%since 2000
from $13,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+66%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(774)
Black65.6%(1,612)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,423)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(273)
Black61.8%(1,289)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(449)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score67%(1,398)
Diversity Score
67
+16%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lipscomb, Alabama?

Lipscomb, Alabama has about 2,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lipscomb, Alabama?

The typical household in Lipscomb, Alabama earns about $35,417 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Lipscomb, Alabama?

About 6.3% 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 27.4% 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 806 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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