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Munford

Alabama · 1,371 residents (2025 est.) · 2.697 sq mi
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Munford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,284. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 938 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
−38%since 2000
from 2,446 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+39%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024Munford
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,284
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,109 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,385
+65%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+12%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,728)
Black27.4%(669)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(1,236)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,257)
Black7.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(104)
Diversity Score36.8%(555)
Diversity Score
37
−27%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+179%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
6.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munford, Alabama?

Munford, Alabama has about 1,508 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Munford, Alabama?

The typical household in Munford, Alabama earns about $42,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Munford, Alabama expensive?

In Munford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Munford, Alabama?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Munford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Munford, Alabama?

About 19.8% of people in Munford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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