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Prattville

Alabama · 37,781 residents · 35.728 sq mi
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Prattville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,613. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,781
+55%since 2000
from 24,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K35K41K1990201020202024Prattville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,613
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,118
+62%since 2000
from $19,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(19,941)
Black14.3%(3,474)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(416)
Asian0.6%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(8,729)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(25,592)
Black20.9%(7,906)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,516)
Asian2.3%(856)
Other2.8%(1,052)
Diversity Score58.8%(22,228)
Diversity Score
59
+64%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prattville, Alabama?

Prattville, Alabama has about 37,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prattville, Alabama?

The typical household in Prattville, Alabama earns about $64,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prattville, Alabama expensive?

In Prattville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Prattville, Alabama?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Prattville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prattville, Alabama?

About 14.1% of people in Prattville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prattville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Prattville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,218 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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