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Lisman

Alabama · 400 residents (2025 est.) · 2.586 sq mi
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Lisman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,235. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
−33%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+42%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:400 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3904735576407231990201020202024Lisman
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,235
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,663
+154%since 2000
from $11,295 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
−13%since 2010
from 0.593 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(47)
Black91.3%(596)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(3)
Black88.6%(387)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(47)
Diversity Score25.5%(112)
Diversity Score
26
+48%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Female
72.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisman, Alabama?

Lisman, Alabama has about 437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisman, Alabama?

The typical household in Lisman, Alabama earns about $38,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lisman, Alabama?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lisman, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lisman, Alabama?

About 38.9% of people in Lisman, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisman, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisman, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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