Pine Ridge, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pine Ridge, Alabama had a total population of 506, the 418th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.
Pine Ridge Quick Facts
How Pine Ridge Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 546 | 506 | -7.3% |
| Median household income | $68,250 | $58,750 | -13.9% |
How Pine Ridge Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Pine Ridge Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in DeKalb County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | 14,927 | $47,479 | 32.5% | $157,000 |
| Rainsville | 5,702 | $74,046 | 7.0% | $230,400 |
| Henagar | 2,501 | $49,315 | 22.4% | $144,700 |
| Crossville | 2,143 | $49,100 | 21.1% | $129,900 |
| Sylvania | 1,925 | $56,161 | 10.6% | $161,500 |
| Collinsville | 1,781 | $31,652 | 26.0% | $59,000 |
| Fyffe | 1,190 | $34,870 | 14.5% | $113,300 |
| Geraldine | 1,011 | $43,594 | 21.0% | $171,900 |
| Powell | 912 | $61,786 | 30.8% | $116,400 |
| Sand Rock | 868 | $73,333 | 7.5% | $218,800 |
Cities Similar to Pine Ridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 503 | $61,893 | $121,400 | 10.3% | 14.0% |
| Excel | 524 | $57,375 | $153,600 | 25.8% | 27.5% |
| Pleasant Groves | 485 | $60,759 | $159,500 | 14.0% | 11.8% |
| Dodge City | 494 | $63,594 | $147,100 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Hillsboro | 527 | $61,818 | $121,100 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 506, Pine Ridge'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
Pine Ridge is a small community located in Alabama, within DeKalb County. The total population is 506. It ranks as the 418th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pine Ridge is 35.3 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pine Ridge is $58,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Pine Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.9% vs 5.6%).
Education
13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 71.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pine Ridge, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pine Ridge, Alabama?
Pine Ridge, Alabama has a population of 506 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pine Ridge, AL?
The median household income in Pine Ridge is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pine Ridge, AL?
The poverty rate in Pine Ridge is 10.4%. This means approximately 51 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Pine Ridge, Alabama?
Pine Ridge's population is 86.4% White, 0.0% Black, 9.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pine Ridge, AL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pine Ridge — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pine Ridge, Alabama?
13.3% of adults (25+) in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.