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Powell

Alabama · 901 residents · 4.802 sq mi
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Powell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,000. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
−3%since 2000
from 926 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,172
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,586
+13%since 2000
from $17,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(744)
Black4.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(46)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.6%(33)
Diversity Score31.7%(286)
Diversity Score
32
+91%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Alabama?

Powell, Alabama has about 901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Alabama?

The typical household in Powell, Alabama earns about $50,172 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Alabama?

About 6.6% 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 30.1% of people in Powell, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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