Lanett, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,854
Population
1,098/sq mi density
$42,415
Median Income
$22,452 per capita
$98,700
Home Value
$127,350 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
807
Violent Crime/100K
3,109 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,415 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
807 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,854
Census 2023
Population Density
1,098
per square mile
Land Area
6.2
square miles (16.2 km²)
Median Age
38.8 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.7%
Male
58.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 68.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
23%
Black
68.3%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.7%
Spanish
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.8%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.6%
43% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.4%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.6%
81% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,854 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,098 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.7% |
| Female | 58.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.8% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 18.6% |
| Health Insurance | 84.4% |
| Uninsured | 15.6% |
| Broadband Access | 78.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |