Hammondville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hammondville, Alabama had a total population of 287, the 476th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,083, which is 42% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 22.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 42% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Hammondville Quick Facts

Population 28790% MOE ±100

Median Household Income $37,08390% MOE ±$17,123

Median Home Value $113,90090% MOE ±$90,445

Poverty Rate 22.7%90% MOE ±16.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.1%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 51.4 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 87.1%90% MOE ±11.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.7%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 287 476th of 592

Median Income $37,083 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 22.7% 82% higher than national

Median Home Value $113,900 below average

How Hammondville Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	459	287	-37.5%
Median household income	$50,767	$37,083	No clear change (-27.0%)
Median home value¹	$176,976	$113,900	No clear change (-35.6%)
Median gross rent	$708	$569	No clear change (-19.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Hammondville Compares

Median Household Income

Hammondville

$37,083

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hammondville

$113,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 37.9%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 18.6%

$100K+ 21.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.7%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

15.3%

$20K-$25K

8.1%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

7.3%

$100K-$125K

1.6%

$125K-$150K

11.3%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.1%

Renter 12.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $569/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

7.7%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

29.6%

55-74

25.4%

75+

17.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Hammondville Rankings in Alabama

#476 Population of 592

#464 Median Income of 537

#390 Education of 592

#369 Home Value of 529

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Other Cities in DeKalb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Payne	14,927	$47,479	32.5%	$157,000
Rainsville	5,702	$74,046	7.0%	$230,400
Henagar	2,501	$49,315	22.4%	$144,700
Crossville	2,143	$49,100	21.1%	$129,900
Sylvania	1,925	$56,161	10.6%	$161,500
Collinsville	1,781	$31,652	26.0%	$59,000
Fyffe	1,190	$34,870	14.5%	$113,300
Geraldine	1,011	$43,594	21.0%	$171,900
Powell	912	$61,786	30.8%	$116,400
Sand Rock	868	$73,333	7.5%	$218,800

Cities Similar to Hammondville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Broomtown	279	N/A	N/A	19.7%	44.8%
Coffee Springs	283	$40,917	$69,200	19.4%	8.8%
Riverview	260	N/A	$198,400	14.7%	40.0%
Gordonville	275	$41,528	$68,100	4.7%	36.7%
Belk	293	$44,850	N/A	8.8%	3.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 287, Hammondville'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

Hammondville is a small community located in Alabama, within DeKalb County. The total population is 287. It ranks as the 476th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hammondville is 51.4 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.4% 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 Hammondville is $37,083. 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 22.7%. This is 45% 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 2.1%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $113,900. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hammondville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hammondville, 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 Hammondville, Alabama?

Hammondville, Alabama has a population of 287 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hammondville, AL?

The median household income in Hammondville is $37,083, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hammondville, AL?

The poverty rate in Hammondville is 22.7%. This means approximately 65 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hammondville, Alabama?

Hammondville's population is 94.8% White, 1.4% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hammondville, AL?

The median home value in Hammondville is $113,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Hammondville, Alabama?

11.5% of adults (25+) in Hammondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.