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Sumiton

Alabama · 2,665 residents · 5.766 sq mi
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Sumiton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,665
+2%since 1990
from 2,604 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 452 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+7%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sumiton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,364
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,190 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,032
+64%since 1990
from $9,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,492)
Black3.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(25)
Diversity Score10.4%(271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,478)
Black3.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score11%(294)
Diversity Score
11
+6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumiton, Alabama?

Sumiton, Alabama has about 2,665 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sumiton, Alabama?

The typical household in Sumiton, Alabama earns about $26,364 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Sumiton, Alabama?

About 8.7% 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 17.0% of people in Sumiton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumiton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumiton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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