Whatley, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whatley, Alabama had a total population of 162, the 532nd largest community in Alabama, with a median household income of $68,914, which is 8% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Whatley Quick Facts
How Whatley 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 | 285 | 162 | -43.2% |
| Median household income | $71,250 | $68,914 | -3.3% |
How Whatley 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+)
Whatley Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Clarke County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 4,589 | $37,948 | 26.1% | $130,900 |
| Thomasville | 3,619 | $42,671 | 20.2% | $116,000 |
| Grove Hill | 2,341 | $59,219 | 18.2% | $126,800 |
| Fulton | 431 | $60,926 | 0.7% | $117,300 |
| Coffeeville | 237 | $30,156 | 20.4% | $82,000 |
| Rockville | 223 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Carlton | 35 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Whatley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 158 | N/A | $102,300 | 39.8% | 18.4% |
| Movico | 168 | N/A | $110,200 | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| Eunola | 155 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Yellow Bluff | 170 | N/A | $71,500 | 17.1% | 68.5% |
| Talladega Springs | 166 | $73,125 | $153,900 | 6.2% | 15.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 162, Whatley'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
Whatley is a small community located in Alabama, within Clarke County. The total population is 162. It ranks as the 532nd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whatley is 27.2 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Whatley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Whatley is $68,914. This is 8% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Whatley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whatley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 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 Whatley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 63.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Whatley, 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 Whatley, Alabama?
Whatley, Alabama has a population of 162 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whatley, AL?
The median household income in Whatley is $68,914, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whatley, AL?
The ACS sample for Whatley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Whatley, Alabama?
Whatley's population is 76.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whatley, AL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whatley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whatley, Alabama?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Whatley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.