At a Glance
Median Income
$32,065
$20,883 per capita
Home Value
$79,900
Zillow: $113,501
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
45.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
19.2% smoking rate
How Minor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minor residents earn a median household income of $32,065 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,883. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minor is $79,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,501. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
6.5% of adults in Minor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minor has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Data Overview
People
Population911
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,065
Per Capita$20,883
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,900
Rent$1,157
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$113,501
Housing Units408
Rent Burden45.7%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation575 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband59.1%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations72
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Minor was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.