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Mulga

Alabama · 775 residents (2025 est.) · 0.888 sq mi
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Mulga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,146. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 371 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,100. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
−38%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+40%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:775 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1924056188311K1990201020202024Mulga
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,146
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,454
+65%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+7%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(827)
Black13.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(290)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(452)
Black21.9%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score48.4%(292)
Diversity Score
48
+62%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 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
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% 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 Mulga, Alabama?

Mulga, Alabama has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mulga, Alabama?

The typical household in Mulga, Alabama earns about $41,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mulga, Alabama expensive?

In Mulga, Alabama, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Mulga, Alabama?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mulga, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mulga, Alabama?

About 21.8% of people in Mulga, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mulga, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Mulga, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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