Forkland, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 660, Forkland'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

Forkland is a small community located in Alabama, within Greene County. The total population is 660. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forkland is 44.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forkland is $29,423. This is 54% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $66,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Forkland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Forkland has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (89.7% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forkland, 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.