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Rogersville

Alabama · 1,286 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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $116,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,286
+7%since 2000
from 1,199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rogersville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,175
+90%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,117)
Black5.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other4.2%(54)
Diversity Score29%(372)
Diversity Score
29
+88%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogersville, Alabama?

Rogersville, Alabama has about 1,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rogersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Rogersville, Alabama earns about $46,250 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 $116,300, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Rogersville, Alabama?

About 14.1% 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 12.2% 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 139 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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