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
| White | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 11.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.0% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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.