Fruitdale, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 66, Fruitdale'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

Fruitdale is a small community located in Alabama, within Washington County. The total population is 66. It ranks as the 570th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fruitdale is 79.8 years. This is 103% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 63.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 47.0%. This is 201% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Fruitdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fruitdale is Black or African American, making up 48.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.5% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 5.6%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 51.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fruitdale, 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.