Woodville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Woodville, Alabama had a total population of 947, the 329th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $54,000, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.9%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 10.5% is notably above the national average.
Woodville Quick Facts
How Woodville Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 794 | 947 | No clear change (+19.3%) |
| Median household income | $36,729 | $54,000 | No clear change (+47.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $117,533 | $184,600 | +57.1% |
| Median gross rent | $839 | $588 | No clear change (-29.9%) |
How Woodville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 95.3%
- Black: 0.4%
- Hispanic: 0.9%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 5.1%
- HS Diploma: 47.3%
- Some College: 29.4%
- Associate's: 2.6%
- Bachelor's: 8.4%
- Graduate+: 7.1%
Woodville Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Jackson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 15,712 | $53,929 | 18.6% | $190,400 |
| Bridgeport | 2,246 | $34,481 | 32.7% | $94,000 |
| Stevenson | 1,995 | $53,958 | 17.0% | $156,900 |
| Skyline | 1,126 | $44,307 | 18.0% | $123,800 |
| Section | 1,069 | $47,500 | 22.2% | $156,000 |
| Hollywood | 942 | $51,071 | 13.6% | $113,200 |
| Pisgah | 923 | $54,167 | 20.1% | $134,400 |
| Hytop | 726 | $66,458 | 11.7% | $144,800 |
| Pleasant Groves | 485 | $60,759 | 11.8% | $159,500 |
| Dutton | 435 | $63,750 | 17.0% | $113,800 |
Cities Similar to Woodville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah | 923 | $54,167 | $134,400 | 29.7% | 20.1% |
| Littleville | 932 | $55,817 | $142,400 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
| Hollywood | 942 | $51,071 | $113,200 | 7.1% | 13.6% |
| Somerville | 921 | $49,261 | $144,800 | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Leesburg | 998 | $56,875 | $182,500 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 947, Woodville'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
Woodville is a small community located in Alabama, within Jackson County. The total population is 947. It ranks as the 329th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Woodville is 45.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Woodville is $54,000. This is 16% 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 10.9%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 124% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $184,600. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Woodville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.3% vs 63.4%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 94.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Woodville, 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 Woodville, Alabama?
Woodville, Alabama has a population of 947 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Woodville, AL?
The median household income in Woodville is $54,000, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Woodville, AL?
The poverty rate in Woodville is 10.9%. This means approximately 102 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Woodville, Alabama?
Woodville's population is 95.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Woodville, AL?
The median home value in Woodville is $184,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Woodville, Alabama?
15.4% of adults (25+) in Woodville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.