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Penton

Alabama · 93 residents · 9.136 sq mi
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Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 35 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2023, reaching $221,400. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 2051%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−27%since 2023
from 128 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
−3%since 2023
from 66.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
28139251363474201020202024Penton
202493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,610
+42%since 2023
from $30,032 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.612
+13%since 2023
from 0.540 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,400
+2051%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $9,999 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(16)
Diversity Score27.3%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.5%(33)
Diversity Score57.2%(53)
Diversity Score
57
+109%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+49.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.2%
+36.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Female
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+38.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penton, Alabama?

Penton, Alabama has about 93 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Penton, Alabama expensive?

In Penton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $221,400.

How educated are people in Penton, Alabama?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Penton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penton, Alabama?

About 31.2% of people in Penton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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