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Town Creek

Alabama · 1,216 residents · 2.681 sq mi
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Town Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,216
−12%since 1990
from 1,379 in 1990
1990 – 2025
454 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+9%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8601K1K1K1K1990201020202024Town Creek
2024979
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,583
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,204
+10%since 1990
from $12,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
32.3% rent
1.8
−29%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(964)
Black27.3%(376)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55%(759)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(725)
Black33.8%(411)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(44)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score62.7%(762)
63
+14%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Town Creek, Alabama?

Town Creek, Alabama has about 1,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Town Creek, Alabama?

The typical household in Town Creek, Alabama earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Town Creek, Alabama expensive?

In Town Creek, Alabama, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Town Creek, Alabama?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Town Creek, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Town Creek, Alabama?

About 23.3% of people in Town Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Town Creek, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Town Creek, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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