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Luverne

Alabama · 2,765 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 $48,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
2,765
+5%since 2000
from 2,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+7%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Luverne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,468
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,767
+38%since 2000
from $17,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(1,707)
Black31%(858)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian1.3%(37)
Other3.9%(108)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,781)
Diversity Score
64
+23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luverne, Alabama?

Luverne, Alabama has about 2,765 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luverne, Alabama?

The typical household in Luverne, Alabama earns about $48,468 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Luverne, Alabama?

About 19.9% 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 11.2% 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 193 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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