Ariton is a town located in Dale County Alabama. Ariton has a 2024 population of 664. Ariton is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 654 in 2020.
The average household income in Ariton is $59,904 with a poverty rate of 36.6%. The median age in Ariton is 33.5 years: 31.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ariton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 87.55% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 11.57% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.63% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 248 | 3.21 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 95 | 4.31 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 64 | 0 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 60 | 3.95 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 29 | 2.93 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 8.62% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 5.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 40.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 7.01% |
| Some College | 99 | 19.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 397 | 350 | 77 |
| Black | 67 | 51 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,536 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,750 | $18,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,250 | $36,250 | $21,250 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $41,806 | $47,188 |
$30,250
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$21,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.65% of Ariton residents speak only English, while 12.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 605 | 143 | 23.64% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 91 | 100% |
| Black | 92 | 57 | 61.96% |
36.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.94%
Male Poverty Rate
47.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ariton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ariton is White, with 23.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| Some College | 14.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 96.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 13.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,438 | $68,530 |
| Households | $33,370 | $59,904 |
| Married Families | $90,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,333 | $34,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 6.3% |
| Other Race | 3 | 60% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.71%
Born in Ariton
93.84%
Native Born
6.16%
Foreign Born
5.28%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
93.84% of Ariton residents were born in the United States, with 73.71% having been born in Alabama. 5.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 677 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 675 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 672 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 669 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 667 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 664 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 662 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 658 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 656 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 654 | -87 | -11.74% |
| 2019 | 741 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 740 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 743 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 741 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 741 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 740 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 744 | -10 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 754 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 753 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 759 | 0 | 0% |