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Theodore

Alabama · 6,270 residents · 7.982 sq mi
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Theodore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,801. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,270
−8%since 2000
from 6,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
786 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Theodore
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,801
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,312
+28%since 2000
from $15,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(4,186)
Black18.9%(1,188)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(285)
Asian3.2%(198)
Other2%(126)
Diversity Score58.4%(3,662)
Diversity Score
58
+11%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Theodore, Alabama?

Theodore, Alabama has about 6,270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Theodore, Alabama?

The typical household in Theodore, Alabama earns about $51,801 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 $113,900, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Theodore, Alabama?

About 11.8% 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 15.6% 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 239 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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