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36740

Forkland, AL

Total Population
1,220
Median Household Income
-$666,666,666
Median Home Value
$60,000
Median Rent
$702

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
-$666,666,666
1030.3% below state median
Home Value
$60,000
100.1% above state median
Rent
$702
100% above state median
Median Age
44.9 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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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Forkland, AL

Median household income is 1030% above state average, indicating a relatively affluent area.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.5%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 26.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$-666,666,666
-887226.5% vs US
vs State Median
1030.3%
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: 2.90 people

Total Households
421
Family Households
33.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
34.1%
#2 Industry
Education
31.8%
#3 Industry
Retail
9.1%
Total Employed Residents:264

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.9%
3 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:341
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.5%
383 employed
Labor Force
397
14 unemployed
Median Age
44.9 years
Per Capita Income
$25,153
Poverty Rate
26.4%

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