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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Steele

Alabama · 1,074 residents · 6.713 sq mi
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Steele has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,074
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
160 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8431K1K1K2K1990201020202024Steele
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,859
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,941 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,099
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,380 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $347 in 2000
US average: $450
84.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
1.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,052)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(88)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,066)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score3.7%(39)
4
−54%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Steele, Alabama?

Steele, Alabama has about 1,074 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Steele, Alabama?

The typical household in Steele, Alabama earns about $23,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele, Alabama expensive?

In Steele, Alabama, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Steele, Alabama?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Steele, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele, Alabama?

About 13.8% of people in Steele, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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