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Sipsey

Alabama · 363 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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Sipsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 189 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,300. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
363
−34%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+19%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1633234826428021990201020202024Sipsey
2024288
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,242
+42%since 2000
from $8,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+70%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(375)
Black31.3%(173)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(300)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(242)
Black26.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score57.1%(207)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
34.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sipsey, Alabama?

Sipsey, Alabama has about 363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sipsey, Alabama?

The typical household in Sipsey, Alabama earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sipsey, Alabama expensive?

In Sipsey, Alabama, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Sipsey, Alabama?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sipsey, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sipsey, Alabama?

About 22.5% of people in Sipsey, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sipsey, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sipsey, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 275 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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