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Reform

Alabama · 1,520 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 $33,468. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 458 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,520
−23%since 2000
from 1,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+20%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Reform
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,468
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,689
+81%since 2000
from $11,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(651)
Black51.4%(782)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(49)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,040)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reform, Alabama?

Reform, Alabama has about 1,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reform, Alabama?

The typical household in Reform, Alabama earns about $33,468 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Reform, Alabama?

About 15.0% 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 27.6% 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 585 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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