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McKenzie

Alabama · 507 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 $30,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 11% 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 $50,000. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
507
−21%since 2000
from 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895336778219651990201020202024McKenzie
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,603
+60%since 2000
from $10,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(348)
Black26.2%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score52.7%(267)
Diversity Score
53
+19%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenzie, Alabama?

McKenzie, Alabama has about 507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKenzie, Alabama?

The typical household in McKenzie, Alabama earns about $30,000 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in McKenzie, Alabama?

About 10.7% 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 24.2% 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 55 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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