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Maytown

Alabama · 385 residents · 2.725 sq mi
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Maytown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,143. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−11%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+16%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2123474836187531990201020202024Maytown
2024314
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,143
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,591
+49%since 2000
from $15,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services17.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(345)
Black19.1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(172)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(344)
Black9.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score26.7%(103)
Diversity Score
27
−32%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maytown, Alabama?

Maytown, Alabama has about 385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maytown, Alabama?

The typical household in Maytown, Alabama earns about $42,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maytown, Alabama expensive?

In Maytown, Alabama, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Maytown, Alabama?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maytown, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maytown, Alabama?

About 2.4% of people in Maytown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maytown, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Maytown, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 323 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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