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Bullock County

Alabama · 10,914 residents · 622.815 sq mi
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Bullock County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,602. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
10,914
−7%since 2000
from 11,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,602
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,605 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,289
+100%since 2000
from $10,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(2,764)
Black72.4%(8,486)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(322)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(5,953)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(2,392)
Black70%(7,637)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(777)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other1.6%(177)
Diversity Score58.2%(6,354)
Diversity Score
58
+15%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullock County, Alabama?

Bullock County, Alabama has about 10,914 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bullock County, Alabama?

The typical household in Bullock County, Alabama earns about $31,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bullock County, Alabama expensive?

In Bullock County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Bullock County, Alabama?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bullock County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bullock County, Alabama?

About 25.3% of people in Bullock County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bullock County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bullock County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 128 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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