Pisgah, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 923, Pisgah'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

Pisgah is a small community located in Alabama, within Jackson County. The total population is 923. It ranks as the 333rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pisgah is 57.5 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 10.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.5% 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 Pisgah is $54,167. This is 15% 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 20.1%. This is 29% 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 4.2%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $134,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pisgah is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pisgah has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 90.4%. Notably, 23.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pisgah, 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.