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Whitesboro

Alabama · 2,113 residents · 17.478 sq mi
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Whitesboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 489 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,100. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
2,113
−19%since 2019
from 2,602 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 149 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2019
from 40.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Whitesboro
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,523 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,197
+6%since 2019
from $20,933 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $681 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(239)
Diversity Score22.4%(583)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,956)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other8.7%(185)
Diversity Score24.6%(520)
Diversity Score
25
+10%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+18%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
Female
55.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesboro, Alabama?

Whitesboro, Alabama has about 2,113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitesboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Whitesboro, Alabama earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesboro, Alabama expensive?

In Whitesboro, Alabama, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesboro, Alabama?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesboro, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesboro, Alabama?

About 21.1% of people in Whitesboro, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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