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Stevenson

Alabama · 2,046 residents · 7.695 sq mi
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Stevenson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,241. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,800. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,046
+16%since 2000
from 1,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Stevenson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,241
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,647
−1%since 2000
from $14,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,285)
Black22.3%(395)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(843)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,504)
Black17.4%(355)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(79)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other9.3%(190)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,195)
Diversity Score
58
+23%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stevenson, Alabama?

Stevenson, Alabama has about 2,046 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stevenson, Alabama?

The typical household in Stevenson, Alabama earns about $30,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stevenson, Alabama expensive?

In Stevenson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Stevenson, Alabama?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stevenson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stevenson, Alabama?

About 31.8% of people in Stevenson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stevenson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Stevenson, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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