Prichard, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Prichard, Alabama is 19,121 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $35,331, the median home value is $79,900, and the median age is 37.4.
The population has declined 16.8% since 2010 (22,568 → 18,778).
19,121
Population
752
People / sq mi
$35,331
Median Income
$79,900
Median Home Value
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Prichard covers 25.4 sq mi of land at 752 people per square mile.
About Prichard, AL
In Prichard, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $79,900. Prichard is a city in Alabama with a population of 19,121. It ranks #33 among cities in Alabama by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $35,331, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 27.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $79,900, with typical rent around $876.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 9.4%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Prichard city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Prichard city had a population of 22,568 in 2010 and 18,778 in 2024, a -16.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,568 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.27%.
18,778
Population (2024)
22,568
Population (2010)
22,568
Peak (2010)
-1.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,568 |
| 2011 | 22,478 |
| 2012 | 22,377 |
| 2013 | 22,333 |
| 2014 | 22,279 |
| 2015 | 22,185 |
| 2016 | 21,991 |
| 2017 | 21,730 |
| 2018 | 21,574 |
| 2019 | 21,428 |
| 2020 | 19,272 |
| 2021 | 19,085 |
| 2022 | 18,894 |
| 2023 | 18,853 |
| 2024 | 18,778 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 89.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$35,331
Median Household Income
$17,504
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$79,900
Median Home Value
$876
Median Rent
54.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
81.8%
High School+
9.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
86.2%
Public Transit
4.5%
Work From Home
24.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
9.1%
Foreign Born
99.5%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
84.7%
Health Insurance
91.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Retail Trade | 8.1% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.6% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prichard, Alabama has a population of 19,121 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Prichard, Alabama is $35,331, with 27.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Prichard, Alabama is $79,900, with median monthly rent at $876 and a homeownership rate of 54.4%.
The median age in Prichard, Alabama is 37.4 years. The population is 46.1% male and 53.9% female.
The population has declined 16.8% since 2010 (22,568 → 18,778).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.