Carbon Hill, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,440
Population
261/sq mi density
$22,283
Median Income
$16,871 per capita
$78,200
Home Value
$115,555 Zillow
$415
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
464
Violent Crime/100K
1,509 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,283 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,440
Census 2023
Population Density
261
per square mile
Land Area
5.6
square miles (14.5 km²)
Median Age
42.5 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.2%
Black
14.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
31.5%
142% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.3%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.7%
36% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.454
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,440 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.6% |
| Female | 54.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 31.5% |
| Health Insurance | 88.3% |
| Uninsured | 11.7% |
| Broadband Access | 61.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.454 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |