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Bullock County

Alabama · 10,357 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 $33,866. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,800. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,357
−12%since 2000
from 11,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Bullock County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,866
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,783
+104%since 2000
from $10,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(2,281)
Black71.3%(7,388)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(503)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.7%(71)
Diversity Score53.6%(5,551)
Segregation Score38.1%(3,946)
Diversity Score
54
+5%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullock County, Alabama?

Bullock County, Alabama has about 10,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bullock County, Alabama earns about $33,866 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Bullock County, Alabama?

About 10.3% 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 29.5% 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 685 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9522.02Census Tract 9522.01Census Tract 9525Census Tract 9521
2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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