Hobson City Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 878 people, 363 households, and 243 families residing in the town. The population density was 802.8 people per square mile (309.96/km˛), it is the 72nd most populated town in terms of population density. There were 415 housing units at an average density of 380.7 per square mile (146.99/km˛). The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 76 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 34.6 years, The median age of males was 33.1 years, for females the median age was 35.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 54 White, 814 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $17589, it is 30th poorest town by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the town was $20368, it would be the 16th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The per capita income for the town was $8992, it would be the 17th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income of town was $13450, The median income for males was $19514 versus $10119 for females.
In 2000, 283 pupils and students, of which 136 are male and 147 are female, 32.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 18 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 136 elementary school, 73 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 878 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 878 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 869 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 857 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 850 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 852 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 852 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 856 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 861 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 865 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 866 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 16 | |
| Elementary school | 78 | 58 | 136 |
| High school | 28 | 45 | 73 |
| College or graduate school | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson City town, Alabama | $17589 | $20368 | $8992 |
| Calhoun County, Alabama | $31768 | $39908 | $17367 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |