Langston, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 284, Langston'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

Langston is a small community located in Alabama, within Jackson County. The total population is 284. It ranks as the 477th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Langston is 56.4 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 8.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Langston is $53,929. This is 16% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 74% 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 16.8%. This is 258% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $337,500. Housing costs are 61% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Langston has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Langston, 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.