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Nectar

Alabama · 379 residents · 1.811 sq mi
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Nectar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $127,500. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
379
+2%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
−12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2022773524265011990201020202024Nectar
2024460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,576
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,785
−4%since 2000
from $16,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+236%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+67%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(12)
Diversity Score13.7%(52)
Diversity Score
14
+109%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nectar, Alabama?

Nectar, Alabama has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nectar, Alabama?

The typical household in Nectar, Alabama earns about $41,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nectar, Alabama expensive?

In Nectar, Alabama, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Nectar, Alabama?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nectar, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nectar, Alabama?

About 9.2% of people in Nectar, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nectar, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Nectar, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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