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Sterrett

Alabama · 805 residents · 22.922 sq mi
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Sterrett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,756. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−10%since 2023
from 895 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 39 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5356557768971K201020202024Sterrett
2024805
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,756
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,854 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,633
−7%since 2023
from $27,503 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−1%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services11.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(621)
Black18.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(85)
Diversity Score59.3%(531)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(500)
Black23.5%(189)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(91)
Diversity Score68.2%(549)
Diversity Score
68
+15%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−8%since 2023
from 33.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterrett, Alabama?

Sterrett, Alabama has about 805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterrett, Alabama?

The typical household in Sterrett, Alabama earns about $65,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sterrett, Alabama?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sterrett, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterrett, Alabama?

About 15.8% of people in Sterrett, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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