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Paint Rock

Alabama · 210 residents · 0.441 sq mi
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Paint Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+14%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1211812423033631990201020202024Paint Rock
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,649
+1%since 2000
from $15,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(194)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(18)
Diversity Score21.2%(45)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paint Rock, Alabama?

Paint Rock, Alabama has about 210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paint Rock, Alabama?

The typical household in Paint Rock, Alabama earns about $26,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paint Rock, Alabama expensive?

In Paint Rock, Alabama, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Paint Rock, Alabama?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paint Rock, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paint Rock, Alabama?

About 11.3% of people in Paint Rock, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paint Rock, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Paint Rock, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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