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Lisman

Alabama · 539 residents · 2.586 sq mi
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Lisman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,886. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
−17%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3904735576407231990201020202024Lisman
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,886
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,467
−16%since 2000
from $11,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.593
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information46.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$242
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−55.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+99%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(36)
Black92%(496)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(87)
Diversity Score
16
−6%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
42.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−29%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
32.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Female
59.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisman, Alabama?

Lisman, Alabama has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisman, Alabama?

The typical household in Lisman, Alabama earns about $9,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lisman, Alabama expensive?

In Lisman, Alabama, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Lisman, Alabama?

About 8.1% 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 46.6% of people in Lisman, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisman, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisman, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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