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Theodore

Alabama · 6,130 residents · 7.982 sq mi
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Theodore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,473. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,300. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,130
−10%since 2000
from 6,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
768 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+2%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Theodore
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,473
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,384
+15%since 2000
from $15,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,769)
Black13.3%(816)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(198)
Asian2.4%(150)
Other4.3%(265)
Diversity Score48.4%(2,967)
Diversity Score
48
−8%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Theodore, Alabama?

Theodore, Alabama has about 6,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Theodore, Alabama?

The typical household in Theodore, Alabama earns about $41,473 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 $120,300, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Theodore, Alabama?

About 14.1% 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 22.6% 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 379 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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