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Luverne

Alabama · 2,690 residents (2025 est.) · 15.647 sq mi
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Luverne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,100. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,694
+2%since 2000
from 2,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,690 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Luverne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,269
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,457 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,962
+80%since 2000
from $17,244 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+14%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,841)
Black28.1%(741)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(1,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(1,548)
Black35.3%(950)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(100)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other2.8%(75)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,829)
Diversity Score
68
+30%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 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
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Alabama?

Luverne, Alabama has about 2,694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Alabama?

The typical household in Luverne, Alabama earns about $43,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luverne, Alabama expensive?

In Luverne, Alabama, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Alabama?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Luverne, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luverne, Alabama?

About 25.1% of people in Luverne, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luverne, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Luverne, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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