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Phil Campbell

Alabama · 992 residents · 4.31 sq mi
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Phil Campbell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,700. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
−9%since 2000
from 1,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6378761K1K2K1990201020202024Phil Campbell
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,519
−3%since 2000
from $16,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,074)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(892)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(51)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.2%(32)
Diversity Score21.1%(210)
Diversity Score
21
+926%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phil Campbell, Alabama?

Phil Campbell, Alabama has about 992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phil Campbell, Alabama?

The typical household in Phil Campbell, Alabama earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phil Campbell, Alabama expensive?

In Phil Campbell, Alabama, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Phil Campbell, Alabama?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Phil Campbell, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phil Campbell, Alabama?

About 31.1% of people in Phil Campbell, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phil Campbell, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Phil Campbell, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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