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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powell

Alabama · 926 residents · 4.802 sq mi
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Powell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,857. Population has fallen 57% since 2009, a loss of 1,209 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

926
−57%vs 2009
vs 2,135 in 2009
2000 – 2025
193 / sq mi
−57%vs 2009
vs 445 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
38.8
−21%vs 2009
vs 48.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
7781K2K2K2K2000201020202024Powell
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,857
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $41,938 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$17,399
+57%vs 2009
vs $11,089 in 2009
US average: $21,522
31.1%
−25.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 56.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $68,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$349
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $392 in 2009
US average: $602
72.3%
+8.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 63.6% in 2009
27.7% rent
2.3
+39%vs 2009
vs 1.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,840)
Black6.1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.9%(661)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(850)
Black4.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score16.6%(154)
17
−46%vs 2009
vs 31 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+9.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
+8.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 51.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Powell, Alabama?

Powell, Alabama has about 926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powell, Alabama?

The typical household in Powell, Alabama earns about $22,857 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 $51,500, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Alabama?

About 10.4% 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 31.1% of people in Powell, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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