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Munford

Alabama · 1,351 residents · 2.697 sq mi
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Munford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,861. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 1,095 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,100. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,351
−45%since 2000
from 2,446 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+24%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024Munford
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(88)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(79)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(85)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(73)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(152)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(160)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.2%(205)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(196)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(157)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(50)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,861
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,246
+38%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,090)
Black14.1%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.3%(71)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.9%(28)
Guatemalan0.8%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan2%(29)
Ancestry
American26.3%(385)
Irish12.2%(178)
German6.5%(95)
English5.4%(79)
Italian1.8%(26)
Scottish0.8%(12)
Dutch0.5%(8)
Polish0.5%(7)
Slovak0.3%(5)
French0.1%(1)
Greek0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Samoan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+167%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.3%(93)
Married56.7%(305)
Widowed11.5%(62)
Divorced14.5%(78)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(153)
Married46.5%(348)
Widowed6.3%(47)
Divorced26.8%(201)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munford, Alabama?

Munford, Alabama has about 1,351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Munford, Alabama?

The typical household in Munford, Alabama earns about $29,861 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Munford, Alabama?

About 13.1% 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 26.6% of people in Munford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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