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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Site

Alabama · 693 residents · 9.866 sq mi
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New Site has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
693
−18%vs 2000
vs 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6717378048719371990201020202024New Site
2024750
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.5%(45)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.2%(50)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(54)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 197.8%(54)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.8%(47)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.9%(96)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.8%(89)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5411.5%(80)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6412.3%(85)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.4%(65)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.5%(24)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.6%(4)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,235
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$185
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
13.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Site on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(757)
Black9.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(562)
Black18.9%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(2)
Ancestry
English15.3%(115)
American12%(90)
Irish10.7%(80)
German2.1%(16)
Dutch2%(15)
Scottish1.1%(8)
French0.7%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.1%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+68%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(77)
Married50.7%(144)
Widowed18%(51)
Divorced4.2%(12)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(75)
Married51.1%(167)
Widowed4.6%(15)
Divorced21.4%(70)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Site, Alabama?

New Site, Alabama has about 693 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Site, Alabama earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Site, Alabama expensive?

In New Site, Alabama, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $185 a month.

How educated are people in New Site, Alabama?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Site, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Site, Alabama?

About 8.3% of people in New Site, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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