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Reece City

Alabama · 653 residents · 3.562 sq mi
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Reece City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
653
+3%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5926607287968641990201020202024Reece City
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,407
+25%since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(610)
Black2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other1.9%(12)
Diversity Score13.5%(88)
Diversity Score
13
+751%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reece City, Alabama?

Reece City, Alabama has about 653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reece City, Alabama?

The typical household in Reece City, Alabama earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reece City, Alabama expensive?

In Reece City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Reece City, Alabama?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Reece City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reece City, Alabama?

About 8.5% of people in Reece City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reece City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Reece City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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