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Locust Fork

Alabama · 1,192 residents · 3.895 sq mi
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Locust Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,292. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,192
+17%since 2000
from 1,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+30%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2075959841K2K1990201020202024Locust Fork
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,292
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,977
+19%since 2000
from $17,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,005)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,092)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(98)
Diversity Score
8
+566%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 33.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Fork, Alabama?

Locust Fork, Alabama has about 1,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Locust Fork, Alabama?

The typical household in Locust Fork, Alabama earns about $37,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Locust Fork, Alabama expensive?

In Locust Fork, Alabama, the median home is worth about $126,700, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Fork, Alabama?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Locust Fork, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Locust Fork, Alabama?

About 18.5% of people in Locust Fork, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Locust Fork, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Locust Fork, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 856 residents, a change of about 255 percent over that period.

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

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