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Tuscumbia

Alabama · 9,054 residents · 9.215 sq mi
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Tuscumbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,131. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 18% 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 $114,300. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
9,054
+15%since 2000
from 7,856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Tuscumbia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,131
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,793 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,846
+19%since 2000
from $18,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(5,919)
Black22.4%(1,763)
Hispanic / Latino1%(76)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(3,613)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(6,375)
Black22%(1,991)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(228)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other5.9%(532)
Diversity Score57.8%(5,232)
Diversity Score
58
+26%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscumbia, Alabama?

Tuscumbia, Alabama has about 9,054 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuscumbia, Alabama?

The typical household in Tuscumbia, Alabama earns about $41,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuscumbia, Alabama expensive?

In Tuscumbia, Alabama, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscumbia, Alabama?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tuscumbia, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuscumbia, Alabama?

About 22.1% of people in Tuscumbia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscumbia, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscumbia, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 641 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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