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Maytown

Alabama · 316 residents · 2.725 sq mi
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Maytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,563. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,400. With a median age of 52.3, 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 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−27%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+33%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2123474836187531990201020202024Maytown
2024314
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,563
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,958
+58%since 2000
from $15,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(260)
Black9.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score33.5%(106)
Diversity Score
33
−15%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maytown, Alabama?

Maytown, Alabama has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maytown, Alabama?

The typical household in Maytown, Alabama earns about $46,563 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Maytown, Alabama?

About 10.5% 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 7.9% 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 392 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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