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Sumiton

Alabama · 2,511 residents (2025 est.) · 5.766 sq mi
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Sumiton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,568. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,459
−8%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sumiton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,568
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,583
+103%since 2000
from $15,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−5%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,478)
Black3.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,400)
Black1.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score5.9%(145)
Diversity Score
6
−47%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumiton, Alabama?

Sumiton, Alabama has about 2,459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumiton, Alabama?

The typical household in Sumiton, Alabama earns about $65,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumiton, Alabama expensive?

In Sumiton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $180,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Sumiton, Alabama?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sumiton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumiton, Alabama?

About 15.9% of people in Sumiton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumiton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumiton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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