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McDonald Chapel

Alabama · 739 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 $49,038. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 315 residents. 7% 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 $72,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
739
−30%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
695 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,038
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,324
+59%since 2000
from $13,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(237)
Black47.6%(352)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(109)
Asian1.9%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score77.6%(574)
Diversity Score
78
+34%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+38.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.1%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
27.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

McDonald Chapel, Alabama has about 739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonald Chapel, Alabama earns about $49,038 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama?

About 7.2% 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 4.2% of people in McDonald Chapel, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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