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Powell

Alabama · 946 residents (2025 est.) · 4.802 sq mi
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Powell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,400. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
912
−2%since 2000
from 926 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:946 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
7781K2K2K2K2000201020202024Powell
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,786
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,120
+16%since 2000
from $17,399 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+8%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(850)
Black4.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(753)
Black11.8%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(19)
Diversity Score37.8%(345)
Diversity Score
38
+128%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 29.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Alabama?

Powell, Alabama has about 912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Alabama?

The typical household in Powell, Alabama earns about $61,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell, Alabama expensive?

In Powell, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Alabama?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Powell, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell, Alabama?

About 30.8% of people in Powell, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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