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Shorter

Alabama · 385 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 $40,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,700. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
385
+8%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+53%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2793614445266091990201020202024Shorter
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,804
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,728
+133%since 2000
from $10,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(85)
Black70.1%(270)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score51.9%(200)
Diversity Score
52
+50%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shorter, Alabama?

Shorter, Alabama has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shorter, Alabama?

The typical household in Shorter, Alabama earns about $40,804 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 $74,700.

How educated are people in Shorter, Alabama?

About 10.5% 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 15.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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