Powell Town, Alabama
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 926 residents, 318 households, and 220 families in the town. The population density was 187.3 people per square mile (72.32/kmē), it is 139th least densely populated town in Alabama. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 68.3 per square mile (26.37/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. In the town Age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 117.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120.9 females. The median age was 38.8 years, The median age of males was 36.1 years, for females the median age was 40.1 years. The racial makeup of the town was 93.63% White, 4.1% Black or African American, 0.54% American Indian, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian, 0.86% from two or more races and 0.65% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22857, it is the 99th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income for a family in the town was $25000, making it the 45th lowest town by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the town was $17399, making its Alabama's 150th highest town by per capita income. The median income is $14778, Males had a median income of $19000 versus $12946 for females.
In 2000, 203 pupils and students, of which 83 are male and 120 are female, 21.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 7 nursery or pri school, 19 kindergarten, 65 elementary school, 29 high school and 83 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 926 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 926 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 928 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 938 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 937 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 942 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 948 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 952 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 959 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 968 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 977 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 7 | |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| High school | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| College or graduate school | 32 | 51 | 83 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell town, Alabama | $22857 | $25000 | $17399 |
| DeKalb County, Alabama | $30137 | $35801 | $15818 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |