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Warrior

Alabama · 3,224 residents · 9.777 sq mi
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Warrior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
3,224
+2%since 2000
from 3,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Warrior
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,620
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,751
+39%since 2000
from $14,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,629)
Black15.4%(487)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(1,073)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,523)
Black14.4%(463)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37%(1,193)
Diversity Score
37
+9%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrior, Alabama?

Warrior, Alabama has about 3,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrior, Alabama?

The typical household in Warrior, Alabama earns about $34,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrior, Alabama expensive?

In Warrior, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,000, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Warrior, Alabama?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Warrior, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrior, Alabama?

About 19.6% of people in Warrior, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrior, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrior, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 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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