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Reform

Alabama · 1,702 residents · 8.008 sq mi
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Reform has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,052. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,100. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,702
−14%since 2000
from 1,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+17%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Reform
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,052
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,712
+20%since 2000
from $11,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+65%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,054)
Black44.8%(887)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(1,236)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(858)
Black47.9%(816)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,082)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−11%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
29.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reform, Alabama?

Reform, Alabama has about 1,702 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reform, Alabama?

The typical household in Reform, Alabama earns about $15,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reform, Alabama expensive?

In Reform, Alabama, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Reform, Alabama?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Reform, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reform, Alabama?

About 39.4% of people in Reform, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reform, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Reform, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 403 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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