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Lockhart

Alabama · 445 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Lockhart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 1% 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 $73,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−19%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2223484735987241990201020202024Lockhart
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,659
+93%since 2000
from $14,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+76%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(400)
Black23.9%(131)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(328)
Black15.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.7%(185)
Diversity Score
42
−16%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−11%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockhart, Alabama?

Lockhart, Alabama has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockhart, Alabama?

The typical household in Lockhart, Alabama earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockhart, Alabama expensive?

In Lockhart, Alabama, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Lockhart, Alabama?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lockhart, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockhart, Alabama?

About 23.5% of people in Lockhart, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockhart, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockhart, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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