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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Moulton

Alabama · 3,248 residents · 5.994 sq mi
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Moulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $46,400. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,248
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
542 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moulton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,983
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,591 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,609
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,638 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $328 in 2000
US average: $450
67.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,572)
Black16%(521)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(155)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,400)
43
+22%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.1%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Moulton, Alabama?

Moulton, Alabama has about 3,248 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Moulton, Alabama?

The typical household in Moulton, Alabama earns about $18,983 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 $46,400, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Moulton, Alabama?

About 15.4% 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 18.5% of people in Moulton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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