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Reece City

Alabama · 615 residents · 3.562 sq mi
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Reece City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
615
−3%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+22%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5926607287968641990201020202024Reece City
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,063
+71%since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing17.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(550)
Black2.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(28)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(114)
Diversity Score
19
+1071%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+265%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reece City, Alabama?

Reece City, Alabama has about 615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reece City, Alabama earns about $57,083 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 $133,400, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Reece City, Alabama?

About 14.5% 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 6.7% of people in Reece City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reece City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Reece City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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