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Powell

Alabama · 955 residents · 4.802 sq mi
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Powell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,800. The poverty rate of 47.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
+3%since 2000
from 926 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7781K2K2K2K2000201020202024Powell
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,109
−25%since 2000
from $17,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(858)
Black2.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(56)
Diversity Score28%(267)
Diversity Score
28
+69%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Alabama?

Powell, Alabama has about 955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Alabama?

The typical household in Powell, Alabama earns about $46,875 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Alabama?

About 2.3% 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 47.4% of people in Powell, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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