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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Slocomb

Alabama · 2,052 residents · 9.489 sq mi
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Slocomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,113. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,300. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
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

2,052
+8%since 1990
from 1,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
216 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 201 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+7%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Slocomb
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,113
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,772
+54%since 1990
from $8,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.2
+28%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,497)
Black20.9%(398)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.8%(835)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,467)
Black24.4%(500)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(58)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,062)
52
+18%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 22.8 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 Slocomb, Alabama?

Slocomb, Alabama has about 2,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Slocomb, Alabama?

The typical household in Slocomb, Alabama earns about $22,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slocomb, Alabama expensive?

In Slocomb, Alabama, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Slocomb, Alabama?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Slocomb, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slocomb, Alabama?

About 23.8% of people in Slocomb, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slocomb, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Slocomb, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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