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Sims Chapel

Alabama · 153 residents · 5.703 sq mi
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Sims Chapel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
+3%vs 2011
vs 148 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 26 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+103%vs 2011
vs 17.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
071142214285201020202024Sims Chapel
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,227
−78%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,580 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2015
Per capita income
$20,546
+11%vs 2011
vs $18,534 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−37.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+103%vs 2011
vs 0.172 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade48.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services27.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration27.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $119,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2014
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−65.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+55%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian21.6%(32)
Other18.9%(28)
Diversity Score70.5%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(13)
Diversity Score
9
−88%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
−16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
51.5%
−48.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
48.5%
+48.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
Female
52.8%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.3%
+29.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sims Chapel, Alabama?

Sims Chapel, Alabama has about 153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sims Chapel, Alabama?

The typical household in Sims Chapel, Alabama earns about $17,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sims Chapel, Alabama expensive?

In Sims Chapel, Alabama, the median home is worth about $39,500.

How educated are people in Sims Chapel, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sims Chapel, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sims Chapel, Alabama?

About 0.0% of people in Sims Chapel, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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