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Shorter

Alabama · 356 residents (2025 est.) · 4.54 sq mi
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Shorter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,600. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
+14%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.6
+84%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:356 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2793614445266091990201020202024Shorter
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,712
+142%since 2000
from $10,630 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+37%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(58)
Black81.7%(290)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(64)
Black73.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(21)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other4.7%(19)
Diversity Score53.2%(215)
Diversity Score
53
+53%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shorter, Alabama?

Shorter, Alabama has about 404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shorter, Alabama?

The typical household in Shorter, Alabama earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shorter, Alabama expensive?

In Shorter, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,600.

How educated are people in Shorter, Alabama?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shorter, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shorter, Alabama?

About 28.0% of people in Shorter, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shorter, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Shorter, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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