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Shoal Creek

Alabama · 1,400 residents · 5.041 sq mi
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Shoal Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,000. Population has grown 20% since 2011. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $402,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 185% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% 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
1,400
+20%vs 2011
vs 1,163 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
+20%vs 2011
vs 231 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−8%vs 2011
vs 44.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $112,344 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,739
+13%vs 2011
vs $80,887 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.577
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.565 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $390,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,803 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−24.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−4%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,029)
Black10.8%(126)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score25.7%(299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,279)
Black4.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian2.2%(31)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score20.8%(292)
Diversity Score
21
−19%vs 2011
vs 26 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 35.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.5%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
Female
54.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

Shoal Creek, Alabama has about 1,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

The typical household in Shoal Creek, Alabama earns about $120,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoal Creek, Alabama expensive?

In Shoal Creek, Alabama, the median home is worth about $402,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

About 71.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shoal Creek, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

About 2.0% of people in Shoal Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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