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Millry

Alabama · 431 residents (2025 est.) · 7.49 sq mi
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Millry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,500. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
520
−15%since 2000
from 615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+26%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:431 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4155196237278311990201020202024Millry
2024520
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,008
+89%since 2000
from $14,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−4%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+103%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(390)
Black34.8%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(414)
Black18.5%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score41.5%(216)
Diversity Score
41
−29%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.7%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 46.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millry, Alabama?

Millry, Alabama has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millry, Alabama?

The typical household in Millry, Alabama earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millry, Alabama expensive?

In Millry, Alabama, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Millry, Alabama?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Millry, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millry, Alabama?

About 15.2% of people in Millry, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millry, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Millry, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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