Egypt, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Egypt, Alabama had a total population of 616, the 397th largest community in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,250, which is 42% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 42% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Unemployment rate of 11.4% is notably above the national average.
Egypt Quick Facts
How Egypt Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,039 | 616 | -40.7% |
| Median household income | $37,153 | $37,250 | +0.3% |
| Median home value | $184,900 | $207,600 | +12.3% |
How Egypt Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Egypt Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Etowah County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 33,374 | $40,345 | 28.1% | $116,800 |
| Boaz | 10,814 | $49,846 | 19.4% | $199,200 |
| Rainbow City | 10,284 | $56,398 | 10.0% | $223,000 |
| Attalla | 5,775 | $59,215 | 11.3% | $126,100 |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,547 | $74,968 | 4.0% | $196,400 |
| Sardis City | 2,046 | $67,721 | 12.1% | $225,700 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | 21.7% | $115,900 |
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | $67,188 | 3.9% | $154,400 |
| Coats Bend | 1,630 | $70,409 | 18.0% | $149,600 |
| Altoona | 1,252 | $43,056 | 23.2% | $114,100 |
Cities Similar to Egypt
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Level | 621 | $38,750 | $101,300 | 8.8% | 28.8% |
| Pine Hill | 626 | $33,864 | $92,300 | 8.3% | 31.3% |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | 4.4% | 21.8% |
| Rockford | 622 | $43,125 | $93,000 | 20.4% | 8.7% |
| Edgewater | 670 | N/A | N/A | 17.4% | 20.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 616, Egypt'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
Egypt is a small community located in Alabama, within Etowah County. The total population is 616. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Egypt is 39.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Egypt is $37,250. This is 42% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 32% 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 11.4%. This is 143% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $207,600. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Egypt was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 84.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Egypt, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Egypt, Alabama?
Egypt, Alabama has a population of 616 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Egypt, AL?
The median household income in Egypt is $37,250, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Egypt, AL?
The poverty rate in Egypt is 20.6%. This means approximately 127 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Egypt, Alabama?
Egypt's population is 99.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Egypt, AL?
The median home value in Egypt is $207,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.
How educated is Egypt, Alabama?
19.6% of adults (25+) in Egypt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.