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Pine Ridge

Alabama · 270 residents (2025 est.) · 1.332 sq mi
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Pine Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 263 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
+108%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:270 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1102754416077721990201020202024Pine Ridge
2024506
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,534
+51%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−8%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$852
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(19)
Diversity Score30.4%(154)
Diversity Score
30
+2755%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+34.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2016
from 71.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2016
from 28.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Ridge, Alabama?

Pine Ridge, Alabama has about 506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine Ridge, Alabama?

The typical household in Pine Ridge, Alabama earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Ridge, Alabama expensive?

In Pine Ridge, Alabama, the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Ridge, Alabama?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Ridge, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Ridge, Alabama?

About 10.4% of people in Pine Ridge, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Ridge, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Ridge, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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