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Snead

Alabama · 1,032 residents · 5.673 sq mi
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Snead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,193. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,032
+38%since 2000
from 748 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−14%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6038451K1K2K1990201020202024Snead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,193
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,347
+69%since 2000
from $13,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(875)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11%(114)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score28.2%(291)
Diversity Score
28
+1313%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snead, Alabama?

Snead, Alabama has about 1,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snead, Alabama?

The typical household in Snead, Alabama earns about $42,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snead, Alabama expensive?

In Snead, Alabama, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Snead, Alabama?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Snead, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snead, Alabama?

About 12.6% of people in Snead, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snead, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Snead, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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