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Town Creek

Alabama · 1,100 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 $19,120. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,100
−10%since 2000
from 1,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8601K1K1K1K1990201020202024Town Creek
2024979
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,120
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,661
−11%since 2000
from $14,204 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+152%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(725)
Black33.8%(411)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(44)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(762)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(570)
Black35.4%(389)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(72)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.2%(91)
Diversity Score76.4%(841)
Diversity Score
76
+22%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
14.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Town Creek, Alabama?

Town Creek, Alabama has about 1,100 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Town Creek, Alabama earns about $19,120 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Town Creek, Alabama?

About 10.0% 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 35.5% 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 279 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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