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Pisgah

Alabama · 681 residents · 4.8 sq mi
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Pisgah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,125. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
−4%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+20%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6297679051K1K1990201020202024Pisgah
2024923
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,018
+100%since 2000
from $14,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(664)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(613)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score10.4%(70)
Diversity Score
10
+824%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pisgah, Alabama?

Pisgah, Alabama has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pisgah, Alabama?

The typical household in Pisgah, Alabama earns about $47,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pisgah, Alabama expensive?

In Pisgah, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Pisgah, Alabama?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pisgah, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pisgah, Alabama?

About 16.7% of people in Pisgah, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pisgah, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pisgah, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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