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Theodore

Alabama · 6,811 residents · 7.982 sq mi
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Theodore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
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
6,811
+5%since 1990
from 6,509 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
853 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 815 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+7%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Theodore
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,075 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,129
+67%since 1990
from $9,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(4,852)
Black25.1%(1,632)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score49%(3,189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(4,786)
Black25.4%(1,728)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(94)
Asian1.3%(88)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,594)
Diversity Score
53
+8%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Theodore, Alabama?

Theodore, Alabama has about 6,811 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Theodore, Alabama?

The typical household in Theodore, Alabama earns about $33,750 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Theodore, Alabama?

About 9.1% 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 18.7% of people in Theodore, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Theodore, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Theodore, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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