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Canterbury

Alabama · Mobile · 6,110 residents · 2.89 sq mi
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Canterbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $214,863. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Mobile median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Canterbury; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,110
Population density
2,114 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,263
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,657
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,863
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,163
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,731)
Black25.1%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(152)
Asian7.2%(442)
Other4.1%(252)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,731)
Black25.1%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(152)
Asian7.2%(442)
Other4.1%(252)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,251)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
7.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Canterbury

Midtown
Pop 6,125
Forest Park
Pop 5,761
Southcrest
Pop 6,534
Villa Park
Pop 7,192
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CANTERBURY VS
Midtown
Income$70,826+1%
Home value$319,401+49%
Population6,125same
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CANTERBURY VS
Forest Park
Income$73,706+5%
Home value$420,070+96%
Population5,761−6%
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CANTERBURY VS
Southcrest
Income$75,389+7%
Home value$605,342+182%
Population6,534+7%
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CANTERBURY VS
Villa Park
Income$68,191−3%
Home value$454,262+111%
Population7,192+18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama?

Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama has about 6,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama?

The typical household in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama earns about $70,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama expensive?

In Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama, the median home is worth about $214,863, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.

How educated are people in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama?

About 3.6% of people in Canterbury, Mobile, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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