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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shorter

Alabama · 355 residents · 4.54 sq mi
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Shorter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,929. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 93 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

355
−21%since 1990
from 448 in 1990
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2793614445266091990201020202024Shorter
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,929
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,630
+52%since 1990
from $6,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
15.7% rent
2.5
+37%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(128)
Black71.4%(320)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52%(233)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(58)
Black81.7%(290)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(123)
35
−33%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+22.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shorter, Alabama?

Shorter, Alabama has about 355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shorter, Alabama?

The typical household in Shorter, Alabama earns about $18,929 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 $47,100, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Shorter, Alabama?

About 7.1% 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 30.7% 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 93 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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