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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Luverne

Alabama · 2,635 residents · 15.647 sq mi
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Luverne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,457. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,200. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,635
+2%since 1990
from 2,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
168 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 164 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+10%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Luverne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,457
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,133 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,244
+85%since 1990
from $9,324 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$267
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
41.9% rent
2.7
+14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,928)
Black25%(642)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,841)
Black28.1%(741)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,381)
52
+11%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+36%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Alabama?

Luverne, Alabama has about 2,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Alabama?

The typical household in Luverne, Alabama earns about $22,457 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Alabama?

About 20.6% 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 22.7% 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 63 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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