Hissop, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Hissop'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

Hissop is a small community located in Alabama, within Coosa County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 510th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hissop is 62.4 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hissop is $65,592. This is 2% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.7%. This is 71% 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 Hissop, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hissop is Black or African American, making up 73.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (26.7%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (73.3% vs 25.6%).

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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hissop, 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.