Hollins, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hollins, Alabama had a total population of 465, the 427th largest community in Alabama, with a median household income of $55,398, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
Hollins Quick Facts
How Hollins 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 | 797 | 465 | No clear change (-41.7%) |
| Median household income | $47,690 | $55,398 | No clear change (+16.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $82,088 | $92,400 | No clear change (+12.6%) |
How Hollins Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 90.5%
- Black: 7.3%
- Hispanic: 2.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
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+)
- < High School: 19.0%
- HS Diploma: 32.2%
- Some College: 32.8%
- Associate's: 2.1%
- Bachelor's: 11.1%
- Graduate+: 2.9%
Hollins Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Clay County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineville | 2,546 | $38,302 | 32.4% | $175,500 |
| Ashland | 1,797 | $42,308 | 25.0% | $159,300 |
| Millerville | 447 | $96,071 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Delta | 225 | $75,969 | 42.7% | $109,700 |
Cities Similar to Hollins
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackneyville | 471 | N/A | N/A | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| Joppa | 448 | N/A | $155,900 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Nectar | 460 | $51,979 | $168,300 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| Twin | 475 | $52,639 | $95,600 | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| Black | 467 | $61,214 | $67,700 | 3.5% | 8.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Hollins'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
Hollins is a small community located in Alabama, within Clay County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 427th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hollins is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 4.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hollins is $55,398. This is 13% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hollins, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $92,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Hollins is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hollins has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.
Education
14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 81.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hollins, 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 Hollins, Alabama?
Hollins, Alabama has a population of 465 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hollins, AL?
The median household income in Hollins is $55,398, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hollins, AL?
The poverty rate in Hollins is 18.5%. This means approximately 86 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Hollins, Alabama?
Hollins's population is 90.5% White, 7.3% Black, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hollins, AL?
The median home value in Hollins is $92,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.
How educated is Hollins, Alabama?
14.0% of adults (25+) in Hollins hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.