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Trafford

Alabama · 613 residents · 2.743 sq mi
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Trafford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,154. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% 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 $80,300. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
613
+17%since 2000
from 523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4125146157168181990201020202024Trafford
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,154
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,039
+26%since 2000
from $11,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(515)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(494)
Black9.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score37.3%(228)
Diversity Score
37
+1207%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trafford, Alabama?

Trafford, Alabama has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trafford, Alabama?

The typical household in Trafford, Alabama earns about $26,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trafford, Alabama expensive?

In Trafford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Trafford, Alabama?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trafford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trafford, Alabama?

About 34.0% of people in Trafford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trafford, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Trafford, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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