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Pennington

Alabama · 221 residents · 5.216 sq mi
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Pennington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 132 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
221
−37%since 2000
from 353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+19%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
792293795286781990201020202024Pennington
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,000
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,708
+26%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services26%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−60.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+106%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(227)
Black34.8%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57%(201)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(111)
Black49.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(138)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennington, Alabama?

Pennington, Alabama has about 221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pennington, Alabama?

The typical household in Pennington, Alabama earns about $22,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pennington, Alabama expensive?

In Pennington, Alabama, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Pennington, Alabama?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pennington, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pennington, Alabama?

About 26.9% of people in Pennington, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pennington, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pennington, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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