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Owens Cross Roads

Alabama · 1,521 residents · 7.852 sq mi
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Owens Cross Roads has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,100. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,521
+35%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4781K2K2K3K1990201020202024Owens Cross Roads
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,856 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,542
+23%since 2000
from $17,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,071)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,371)
Black3.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.7%(57)
Diversity Score22.5%(342)
Diversity Score
22
+450%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama?

Owens Cross Roads, Alabama has about 1,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama?

The typical household in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owens Cross Roads, Alabama expensive?

In Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama?

About 31.2% of people in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owens Cross Roads, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 830 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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

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