Sipsey town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sipsey town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 283. It ranks as the 476th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sipsey town is 42.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sipsey town is $25,179. This is 59% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 68% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sipsey town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.8%.

Education

2.4% 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 91% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sipsey town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.