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Theodore

Alabama · 4,964 residents · 7.982 sq mi
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Theodore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,864. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,847 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,900. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,964
−27%since 2000
from 6,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
622 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+29%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Theodore
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,864
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,217
+120%since 2000
from $15,129 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−5%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(4,786)
Black25.4%(1,728)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(94)
Asian1.3%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(3,594)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(3,098)
Black19.5%(970)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(163)
Asian6%(297)
Other8.8%(436)
Diversity Score70%(3,474)
Diversity Score
70
+33%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Theodore, Alabama?

Theodore, Alabama has about 4,964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Theodore, Alabama?

The typical household in Theodore, Alabama earns about $67,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Theodore, Alabama expensive?

In Theodore, Alabama, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Theodore, Alabama?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Theodore, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Theodore, Alabama?

About 20.7% of people in Theodore, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Theodore, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Theodore, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,545 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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