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McKenzie

Alabama · 530 residents · 3.724 sq mi
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McKenzie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,286. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,700. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
−18%since 2000
from 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895336778219651990201020202024McKenzie
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,286
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,040
+36%since 2000
from $10,359 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$258
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(490)
Black22.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(286)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(359)
Black29.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score54.6%(289)
Diversity Score
55
+23%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% 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
20.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenzie, Alabama?

McKenzie, Alabama has about 530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKenzie, Alabama?

The typical household in McKenzie, Alabama earns about $19,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKenzie, Alabama expensive?

In McKenzie, Alabama, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in McKenzie, Alabama?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in McKenzie, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKenzie, Alabama?

About 26.9% of people in McKenzie, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKenzie, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, McKenzie, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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