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Piedmont

Alabama · 4,787 residents · 9.825 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,570. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
4,787
−7%since 2000
from 5,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Piedmont
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(275)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(290)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(322)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(304)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(269)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.4%(498)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(565)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(570)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(666)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(581)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(321)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,570
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,380
+71%since 2000
from $14,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−23%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,521)
Black9.3%(475)
Hispanic / Latino1%(51)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(3,970)
Black9.3%(445)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(128)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other1.3%(64)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(69)
Cuban0.5%(25)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(12)
Ancestry
Irish14.2%(647)
American11.5%(523)
English11%(502)
German8.9%(404)
Scottish1.6%(74)
Welsh1.1%(52)
Dutch0.9%(39)
Syrian0.7%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(25)
Italian0.4%(18)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.4%(710)
Married37.8%(648)
Widowed5.2%(89)
Divorced15.6%(267)
Women 15+
Never married39%(832)
Married28.2%(602)
Widowed10.4%(221)
Divorced22.4%(479)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, Alabama?

Piedmont, Alabama has about 4,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont, Alabama?

The typical household in Piedmont, Alabama earns about $43,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont, Alabama expensive?

In Piedmont, Alabama, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, Alabama?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, Alabama?

About 18.0% of people in Piedmont, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 499 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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