Allgood, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 759, Allgood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Allgood is a small community located in Alabama, within Blount County. The total population is 759. It ranks as the 373rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allgood is 30.6 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Allgood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allgood is $73,750. This is 15% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 29.5%. This is 527% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $104,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Allgood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Allgood is Hispanic or Latino, making up 61.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (61.5% vs 5.6%).

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 56.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Allgood, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.