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Population Review

Fort Payne city, AL — Population & Demographics

Fort Payne city, AL has a population of 14,886. The median household income is $48,623 and the median age is 39.3.

14,886

Population

$48,623

Median Income

$158,100

Median Home Value

39.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White79.8%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$48,623

Median Household Income

$27,039

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$158,100

Median Home Value

$670

Median Rent

67.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.1%

High School+

17.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

5.9%

Work From Home

18.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.6%

Foreign Born

80.4%

Non-English at Home

5.7%

Veterans

15.4%

With Disability

85.0%

Health Insurance

89.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.9%
Manufacturing19.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services11.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.2%
Retail Trade6.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.0%
Construction5.9%
Public Administration4.4%
Information3.5%
Agriculture & Mining3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Payne city, AL has a population of 14,886 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Fort Payne city, AL is $48,623, with 16.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Fort Payne city, AL is $158,100, with median rent at $670.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.