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Underwood-Petersville

Alabama · 3,051 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 $39,020. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,051
−3%since 2000
from 3,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
526 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Underwood-Petersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,020
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,819
+88%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,598)
Black7.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(83)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other4%(123)
Diversity Score33.4%(1,019)
Diversity Score
33
+177%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

Underwood-Petersville, Alabama has about 3,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama earns about $39,020 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood-Petersville, Alabama?

About 15.5% 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 13.4% 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 54 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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