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Priceville

Alabama · 2,658 residents · 5.878 sq mi
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Priceville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,488. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,658
+63%since 2000
from 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Priceville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,488
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,111
+32%since 2000
from $22,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,017
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,549)
Black2.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,473)
Black1.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(59)
Asian1%(26)
Other2.5%(67)
Diversity Score18.1%(480)
Diversity Score
18
+99%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Priceville, Alabama?

Priceville, Alabama has about 2,658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Priceville, Alabama?

The typical household in Priceville, Alabama earns about $64,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Priceville, Alabama expensive?

In Priceville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $1,017 a month.

How educated are people in Priceville, Alabama?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Priceville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Priceville, Alabama?

About 4.4% of people in Priceville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Priceville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Priceville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,335 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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