Harpersville town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Harpersville town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 1,649. It ranks as the 249th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harpersville town is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harpersville town is $72,941. This is 18% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $186,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Harpersville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harpersville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harpersville town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.