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Penton

Alabama · 163 residents · 9.14 sq mi
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Penton is home to 163 people in Alabama. At a median age of 54.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has risen by half since 2019, adding 65 people. 26.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line.

At a glance
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

Total population
163
+66%since 2019
from 98 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
54.1
−18%since 2019
from 65.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
9.14 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
28139251363474201020202024Penton
202493
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.7%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.5%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1910.4%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.6%(14)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.2%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.7%(11)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.4%(30)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7423.9%(39)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(7)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,828
−7%since 2019
from $10,601 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade58.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
12.0% rent
Persons per household
1.61 people
−14%since 2019
from 1.88 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(80)
Black18.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(137)
Black11.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American73.6%(39)
English26.4%(14)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
26.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Female
64.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
42.4%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(14)
Married40.8%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced30.6%(15)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(12)
Married72.7%(32)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
64.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
35.8%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
0.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
64.2%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
35.8%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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