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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Market

Alabama · 1,864 residents · 17.53 sq mi
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New Market has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,985. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 1990. Median home value is $66,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,864
+75%since 1990
from 1,065 in 1990
1990 – 2024
106 / sq mi
+75%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+8%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9141K1K2K2K1990201020202024New Market
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,985
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,076 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,799
+56%since 1990
from $12,062 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$477
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
83.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
16.5% rent
1.6
−14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(986)
Black6.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,593)
Black6.3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(66)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score23.9%(446)
24
+28%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Market, Alabama?

New Market, Alabama has about 1,864 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Market, Alabama?

The typical household in New Market, Alabama earns about $42,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Market, Alabama expensive?

In New Market, Alabama, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in New Market, Alabama?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Market, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Market, Alabama?

About 11.2% of people in New Market, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Market, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, New Market, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 799 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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