Hytop town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hytop town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 569. It ranks as the 402nd most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hytop town is 36.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hytop town is $70,833. This is 14% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hytop town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hytop town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 79.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hytop 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.