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Underwood-Petersville

Alabama · 3,247 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Underwood-Petersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,247
+4%since 2000
from 3,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Underwood-Petersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,774
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,534
+23%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,955)
Black6.1%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other1.4%(45)
Diversity Score21%(683)
Diversity Score
21
+74%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has about 3,247 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama earns about $39,774 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

About 20.9% 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.

Has Underwood-Petersville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 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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