CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Underwood-Petersville

Alabama · 2,997 residents · 5.797 sq mi

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Underwood-Petersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,117. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 10%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,997

−4%vs 2000

vs 3,137 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

517 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 541 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.9

−7%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,117

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,159 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,841

−38%vs 2000

vs $17,461 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.2%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,400

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $74,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$375

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $510 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

85.3%

+5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.5% in 2000

14.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−2%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,845)

Black4.3%(129)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.8%(23)

Diversity Score12.1%(363)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 12 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.5%

−4.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.7%

−6.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.7 min

+40%vs 2000

vs 15.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has about 2,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama earns about $26,117 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 $51,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

About 9.5% 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 11.2% of people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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