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McDonald Chapel

Alabama · 717 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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McDonald Chapel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,871. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 337 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 42.7, 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 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
717
−32%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
674 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4067301K1K2K2000201020202024McDonald Chapel
2024651
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,871
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,139
+50%since 2000
from $13,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade26.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(393)
Black39.3%(282)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(466)
Diversity Score
65
+12%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

McDonald Chapel, Alabama has about 717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonald Chapel, Alabama earns about $49,871 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 $65,000.

How educated are people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

About 4.0% 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 4.6% of people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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