Mulga, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 602, Mulga'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

Mulga is a small community located in Alabama, within Jefferson County. The total population is 602. It ranks as the 400th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mulga is 52.1 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mulga is $41,146. This is 36% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 40% 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 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $63,100. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Mulga is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mulga is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

4.4% 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. This is 84% 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 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mulga, 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.