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Penton

Alabama · 201 residents · 9.136 sq mi
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Penton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 78 residents. Median home value is $111,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
201
−28%vs 2011
vs 279 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 31 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 38.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
28139251363474201020202024Penton
202493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,583 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,017
−8%vs 2011
vs $16,401 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.281 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration26.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $112,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−58.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.1% in 2011
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
44.6%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+14%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(179)
Black35.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(140)
Black24.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55%(111)
Diversity Score
55
−4%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
21.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
Female
78.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penton, Alabama?

Penton, Alabama has about 201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penton, Alabama?

The typical household in Penton, Alabama earns about $30,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penton, Alabama expensive?

In Penton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $111,600.

How educated are people in Penton, Alabama?

About 20.9% 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 4.6% of people in Penton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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