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New Site

Alabama · 773 residents · 9.866 sq mi
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New Site has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,700. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
−9%since 2000
from 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6717378048719371990201020202024New Site
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,192
+29%since 2000
from $14,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(757)
Black9.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(663)
Black12.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.3%(227)
Diversity Score
29
+27%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Site, Alabama?

New Site, Alabama has about 773 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Site, Alabama earns about $31,875 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in New Site, Alabama?

About 10.0% 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 22.8% of people in New Site, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Site, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, New Site, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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