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Moulton

Alabama · 3,436 residents (2025 est.) · 5.994 sq mi
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Moulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,401
+4%since 2000
from 3,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,436 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moulton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,591 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,864
+123%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+6%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,584)
Black14.8%(484)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(1,155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(2,303)
Black14.6%(495)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(429)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,133)
Diversity Score
63
+77%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moulton, Alabama?

Moulton, Alabama has about 3,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moulton, Alabama?

The typical household in Moulton, Alabama earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moulton, Alabama expensive?

In Moulton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Moulton, Alabama?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Moulton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moulton, Alabama?

About 13.0% of people in Moulton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moulton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Moulton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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