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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moulton

Alabama · 3,260 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 $26,591. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,260
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
544 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 542 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+6%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moulton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,591
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,983 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,638
+47%since 1990
from $10,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,572)
Black16%(521)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,400)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,584)
Black14.8%(484)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score35.4%(1,155)
35
−18%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moulton, Alabama?

Moulton, Alabama has about 3,260 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moulton, Alabama?

The typical household in Moulton, Alabama earns about $26,591 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Moulton, Alabama?

About 11.8% 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 17.6% 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 12 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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