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Mulga

Alabama · 836 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Mulga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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
836
−14%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1924056188311K1990201020202024Mulga
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,644
+12%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(675)
Black16.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(15)
Diversity Score39.9%(333)
Diversity Score
40
+34%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% 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
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulga, Alabama?

Mulga, Alabama has about 836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mulga, Alabama?

The typical household in Mulga, Alabama earns about $40,000 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Mulga, Alabama?

About 1.8% 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 18.9% 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 573 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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