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Rogersville

Alabama · 1,257 residents · 3.033 sq mi
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Rogersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,257
+5%since 2000
from 1,199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rogersville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,727
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,779 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,605
+19%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,112)
Black5.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,130)
Black6.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score25.4%(319)
Diversity Score
25
+64%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogersville, Alabama?

Rogersville, Alabama has about 1,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rogersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Rogersville, Alabama earns about $32,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rogersville, Alabama expensive?

In Rogersville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Rogersville, Alabama?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rogersville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rogersville, Alabama?

About 12.8% of people in Rogersville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rogersville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Rogersville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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