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Point Clear

Alabama · 1,511 residents · 4.596 sq mi
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Point Clear has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,097. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 365 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $867,500. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,511
−19%since 2000
from 1,876 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+46%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Point Clear
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,097
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,305 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,764
+284%since 2000
from $26,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.687
+33%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$867,500
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.9%
+55.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.8
+268%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(1,050)
Black42.6%(799)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(1,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(1,027)
Black30.9%(467)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score55.3%(836)
Diversity Score
55
−11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Clear, Alabama?

Point Clear, Alabama has about 1,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Clear, Alabama?

The typical household in Point Clear, Alabama earns about $46,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Clear, Alabama expensive?

In Point Clear, Alabama, the median home is worth about $867,500.

How educated are people in Point Clear, Alabama?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Point Clear, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Clear, Alabama?

About 16.1% of people in Point Clear, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Clear, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Clear, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 544 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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