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Prichard

Alabama · 22,659 residents · 25.306 sq mi
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Prichard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,583. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 5,974 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,900. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
22,659
−21%since 2000
from 28,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+13%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K22K27K31K36K1990201020202024Prichard
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,859
+21%since 2000
from $10,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(4,038)
Black84.2%(24,095)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(162)
Asian0.1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(9,169)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(2,803)
Black85.5%(19,380)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other1%(224)
Diversity Score31.1%(7,042)
Diversity Score
31
−3%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prichard, Alabama?

Prichard, Alabama has about 22,659 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prichard, Alabama?

The typical household in Prichard, Alabama earns about $21,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prichard, Alabama expensive?

In Prichard, Alabama, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Prichard, Alabama?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prichard, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prichard, Alabama?

About 36.2% of people in Prichard, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prichard, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Prichard, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,652 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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