Bakerhill, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 244, Bakerhill'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

Bakerhill is a small community located in Alabama, within Barbour County. The total population is 244. It ranks as the 489th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bakerhill is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. With 35.3% of the population under 18, Bakerhill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bakerhill is $55,114. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 38% 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 1.2%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $94,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bakerhill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bakerhill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 79.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bakerhill, 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.