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Reeltown

Alabama · 794 residents · 7.546 sq mi
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Reeltown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,958. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 520 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,400. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
+190%since 2019
from 274 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
42.8
+7%since 2019
from 40.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2034156278391K201020202024Reeltown
2024980
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(58)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.1%(72)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(42)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(24)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.6%(84)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.4%(122)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(129)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(89)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,958
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,288 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,127
+4%since 2019
from $17,499 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
26.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(145)
Black42%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.1%(14)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(589)
Black17.9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Asian Indian7.7%(28)
Ancestry
American8.8%(32)
Scottish3.6%(13)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
Female
64.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(62)
Married57.5%(173)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced21.9%(66)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(136)
Married40%(179)
Widowed11.9%(53)
Divorced17.7%(79)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reeltown, Alabama?

Reeltown, Alabama has about 794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reeltown, Alabama?

The typical household in Reeltown, Alabama earns about $23,958 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 $77,400.

How educated are people in Reeltown, Alabama?

About 0.0% 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 45.8% of people in Reeltown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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