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McDonald Chapel

Alabama · 651 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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McDonald Chapel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,971. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 403 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,400. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−38%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
612 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
−32%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4067301K1K2K2000201020202024McDonald Chapel
2024651
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,971
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,963
+79%since 2000
from $13,411 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+17%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+56.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(699)
Black29.6%(312)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian2.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(191)
Black59.3%(386)
Hispanic / Latino8%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(22)
Diversity Score69.4%(451)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+123%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.0%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
24.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+63.1 ptssince 2017
from 28.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

McDonald Chapel, Alabama has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

The typical household in McDonald Chapel, Alabama earns about $56,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonald Chapel, Alabama expensive?

In McDonald Chapel, Alabama, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in McDonald Chapel, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

About 13.1% of people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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