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Underwood-Petersville

Alabama · 3,100 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Underwood-Petersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,100
−1%since 2000
from 3,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Underwood-Petersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,219
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,197
+102%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+20%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,957)
Black4.1%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,793)
Black5%(156)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(75)
Diversity Score23.1%(715)
Diversity Score
23
+91%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has about 3,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama earns about $48,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Underwood-Petersville, Alabama expensive?

In Underwood-Petersville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $142,900, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

About 7.4% of people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Underwood-Petersville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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