Slocomb city, Alabama
City
Population: 1,995
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Alabama , Alabama
Census Bureau data for Slocomb city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Slocomb city
- What is the median household income in Slocomb city?
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The median household income in Slocomb city is $38,988 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Slocomb city?
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The poverty rate in Slocomb city is 22.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Slocomb city?
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$96,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Slocomb city?
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The median gross rent in Slocomb city is $764 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Slocomb city residents have a college degree?
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10.3% of adults in Slocomb city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,995
Median Age
46.0
Female
56.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.9%
Black 23.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,988
±$6,267
-$23,039 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,138
Median Family Income
$43,333
Poverty Rate
22.5%
+11.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
41.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.3%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
899
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Renter-Occupied
28.1%
Vacancy Rate
10.7%
Median Home Value
$96,000
-$99,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$764
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
45.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.3%
-17.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
16.1%
Less Than High School
5.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
+2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.0%
Self-Employed
6.7%
Government Workers
10.2%
Private For-Profit
83.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.0 min
Drove Alone
91.3%
Carpool
3.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.0%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
803
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 14.5%
Working age (18–64): 85.5%
65 and over: 21.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.6%
With a Disability
30.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.8%
Uninsured
14.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.7%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023