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Sterrett

Alabama · 706 residents · 22.922 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 271 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
−28%since 2019
from 977 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 43 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−10%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5356557768971K201020202024Sterrett
2024805
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,371
−7%since 2019
from $25,238 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
16.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(876)
Black3.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(67)
Diversity Score23.8%(232)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(650)
Black2.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(58)
Diversity Score27.9%(197)
Diversity Score
28
+17%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterrett, Alabama?

Sterrett, Alabama has about 706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sterrett, Alabama expensive?

In Sterrett, Alabama, the median home is worth about $134,100.

How educated are people in Sterrett, Alabama?

About 18.3% 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 19.9% of people in Sterrett, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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