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Sterrett

Alabama · 712 residents · 22.922 sq mi
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Sterrett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,342. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
712
−14%vs 2011
vs 828 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 36 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 51.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5356557768971K201020202024Sterrett
2024805
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,342
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,731
−4%vs 2011
vs $25,786 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$189
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $187 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−42.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96%(795)
Black4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(79)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(674)
Black3.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(80)
Diversity Score
11
+17%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 43.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Female
47.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterrett, Alabama?

Sterrett, Alabama has about 712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterrett, Alabama?

The typical household in Sterrett, Alabama earns about $39,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterrett, Alabama expensive?

In Sterrett, Alabama, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $189 a month.

How educated are people in Sterrett, Alabama?

About 4.4% 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 20.1% of people in Sterrett, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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