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Loachapoka

Alabama · 167 residents (2025 est.) · 1.138 sq mi
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Loachapoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,985. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $220,200. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
+35%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:167 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1041491942382831990201020202024Loachapoka
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,985
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,252
+88%since 2000
from $14,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+15%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,200
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+154%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(63)
Black60.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(147)
Black17%(38)
Hispanic / Latino9%(20)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other7.2%(16)
Diversity Score65.4%(146)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loachapoka, Alabama?

Loachapoka, Alabama has about 223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loachapoka, Alabama?

The typical household in Loachapoka, Alabama earns about $41,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loachapoka, Alabama expensive?

In Loachapoka, Alabama, the median home is worth about $220,200, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Loachapoka, Alabama?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Loachapoka, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loachapoka, Alabama?

About 21.5% of people in Loachapoka, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loachapoka, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Loachapoka, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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