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Reeltown

Alabama · 980 residents · 7.546 sq mi
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Reeltown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,523. Population has grown 42% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,200. Households here earn about 31% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980
+42%since 2023
from 690 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+42%since 2023
from 91 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−9%since 2023
from 40.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2034156278391K201020202024Reeltown
2024980
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,523
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,802 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,018
+9%since 2023
from $26,519 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−19%since 2023
from 0.476 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−49%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(500)
Black25.4%(175)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score51.3%(354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(570)
Black34.9%(342)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(68)
Diversity Score66.9%(656)
Diversity Score
67
+30%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+24%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Female
59.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reeltown, Alabama?

Reeltown, Alabama has about 980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reeltown, Alabama?

The typical household in Reeltown, Alabama earns about $83,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reeltown, Alabama expensive?

In Reeltown, Alabama, the median home is worth about $114,200.

How educated are people in Reeltown, Alabama?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Reeltown, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reeltown, Alabama?

About 13.6% of people in Reeltown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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