CITY · 2020 ACS
Penton
Alabama · 163 residents · 9.136 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202493
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade58.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(80)
Black18.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.5%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(137)
Black11.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(48)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
26.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Penton, Alabama?
Penton, Alabama has about 163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Penton, Alabama?
About 0.0% 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 26.4% of people in Penton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.
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