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Whatley

Alabama · 162 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Whatley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,914. Population has fallen 43% since 2023, a loss of 123 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−43%since 2023
from 285 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
−43%since 2023
from 221 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
+20%since 2023
from 22.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
087173260347201020202024Whatley
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,914
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,751
+18%since 2023
from $23,571 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.073
−26%since 2023
from 0.099 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing54.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction54.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade45.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(27)
Diversity Score21.4%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.5%(38)
Diversity Score44.9%(73)
Diversity Score
45
+109%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
Female
67.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whatley, Alabama?

Whatley, Alabama has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whatley, Alabama?

The typical household in Whatley, Alabama earns about $68,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Whatley, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whatley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whatley, Alabama?

About 0.0% of people in Whatley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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