North Johns, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 129, North Johns'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

North Johns is a small community located in Alabama, within Jefferson County. The total population is 129. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Johns is 58.1 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.8% 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 North Johns is $49,205. This is 23% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in North Johns, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $74,600. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, North Johns is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Johns is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 75.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Johns, 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.