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Alabama · 770 residents · 4.572 sq mi
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Section has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,400. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
770
Unchangedsince 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
168 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−3%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7258199131K1K1990201020202024Section
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,413
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,012
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,036 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(721)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(731)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other3.4%(26)
Diversity Score12%(92)
Diversity Score
12
+254%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$53,929+130%
Home value$190,400+153%
Population16,123+1970%
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SECTION VS
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Home value$157,000+108%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Section, Alabama?

Section, Alabama has about 770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Section, Alabama?

The typical household in Section, Alabama earns about $23,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Section, Alabama expensive?

In Section, Alabama, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Section, Alabama?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Section, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Section, Alabama?

About 37.2% of people in Section, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Section, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Section, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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