Pollard, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 147, Pollard'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

Pollard is a small community located in Alabama, within Escambia County. The total population is 147. It ranks as the 540th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pollard is 37.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pollard is $75,278. This is 18% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 39% 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 4.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Pollard is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 39.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pollard is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (39.5% vs 25.6%).

Education

5.1% 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 82% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pollard, 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.