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Moulton

Alabama · 3,471 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 $38,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,500. With a median age of 43.6, 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 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,471
+6%since 2000
from 3,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+6%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moulton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,456
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,006
+41%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(2,667)
Black13.1%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(57)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other3%(103)
Diversity Score40.5%(1,406)
Diversity Score
41
+14%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moulton, Alabama?

Moulton, Alabama has about 3,471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moulton, Alabama?

The typical household in Moulton, Alabama earns about $38,456 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 $105,500, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Moulton, Alabama?

About 15.6% 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 14.1% 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 223 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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