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Luverne

Alabama · 2,800 residents · 15.647 sq mi
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Luverne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,800
+6%since 2000
from 2,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−3%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Luverne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,602
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,457 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,869
+9%since 2000
from $17,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62%(1,735)
Black29.5%(826)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(53)
Asian5.5%(154)
Other1.8%(50)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,860)
Diversity Score
66
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Alabama?

Luverne, Alabama has about 2,800 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Alabama?

The typical household in Luverne, Alabama earns about $40,602 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Alabama?

About 15.9% 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 15.8% 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 228 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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