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36075

Shorter, AL

Total Population
1,642
Median Household Income
$45,032
Median Home Value
$96,600
Median Rent
$929

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,032
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$96,600
100.1% above state median
Rent
$929
100% above state median
Median Age
55.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Shorter, AL 36075

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shorter, AL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 55.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 13.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,032
-40.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-58,981,345
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.53 people

Total Households
649
Family Households
41.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
25.0%
#2 Industry
Mining
20.5%
#3 Industry
Education
15.2%
Total Employed Residents:420

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.5%
49 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:466
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.5% work from home)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
86.5%
512 employed
Labor Force
592
80 unemployed
Median Age
55.4 years
Per Capita Income
$25,252
Poverty Rate
13.8%

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