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Petrey

Alabama · 67 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Petrey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,300. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+8%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35465768791990201020202024Petrey
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,893
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,483
+62%since 2000
from $20,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services35.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(57)
Black4.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(52)
Black10.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(3)
Diversity Score41.4%(28)
Diversity Score
41
+87%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+54.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+119%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrey, Alabama?

Petrey, Alabama has about 67 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petrey, Alabama?

The typical household in Petrey, Alabama earns about $55,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petrey, Alabama expensive?

In Petrey, Alabama, the median home is worth about $73,300.

How educated are people in Petrey, Alabama?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Petrey, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petrey, Alabama?

About 3.3% of people in Petrey, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petrey, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Petrey, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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