Mentone, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 377, Mentone'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

Mentone is a small community located in Alabama, within DeKalb County. The total population is 377. It ranks as the 449th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mentone is 63.9 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 6.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mentone is $42,344. This is 34% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $269,700. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mentone has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents.

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mentone in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% higher 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 95.0%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mentone, 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.