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Shoal Creek

Alabama · 1,668 residents · 5.041 sq mi
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Shoal Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,346. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $494,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 124% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% 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
1,668
+21%since 2019
from 1,376 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
331 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 273 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+8%since 2019
from 44.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Shoal Creek
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,346
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $114,353 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,863
+10%since 2019
from $82,316 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $445,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
5.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+9%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,242)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(124)
Diversity Score22.1%(305)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,489)
Black3.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2%(33)
Asian2%(34)
Other9.3%(156)
Diversity Score35.3%(589)
Diversity Score
35
+60%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+12%since 2019
from 33.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

Shoal Creek, Alabama has about 1,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shoal Creek, Alabama earns about $116,346 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 $494,800.

How educated are people in Shoal Creek, Alabama?

About 65.4% 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 0.0% of people in Shoal Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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