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Prichard

Alabama · 19,322 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 $30,464. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 9,311 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,100. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,322
−33%since 2000
from 28,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+28%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K22K27K31K36K1990201020202024Prichard
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,464
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,042
+42%since 2000
from $10,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(2,234)
Black84.3%(16,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(206)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other1%(188)
Diversity Score30.8%(5,961)
Diversity Score
31
−4%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prichard, Alabama?

Prichard, Alabama has about 19,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prichard, Alabama?

The typical household in Prichard, Alabama earns about $30,464 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Prichard, Alabama?

About 10.3% 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 30.8% 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 14,989 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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