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Mentone

Alabama · 360 residents · 4.289 sq mi
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Mentone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,292. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,600. With a median age of 51.5, 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 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
−20%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+18%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893363834304771990201020202024Mentone
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,292
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,182
+41%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+63%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(429)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(332)
Black1.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(9)
Diversity Score12.4%(45)
Diversity Score
12
+264%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mentone, Alabama?

Mentone, Alabama has about 360 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mentone, Alabama?

The typical household in Mentone, Alabama earns about $32,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mentone, Alabama expensive?

In Mentone, Alabama, the median home is worth about $138,600.

How educated are people in Mentone, Alabama?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mentone, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mentone, Alabama?

About 19.0% of people in Mentone, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mentone, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Mentone, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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