Forkland is a town located in Greene County Alabama. Forkland has a 2024 population of 418. Forkland is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 441 in 2020.
The average household income in Forkland is $56,837 with a poverty rate of 25.84%. The median age in Forkland is 44.3 years: 58.4 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forkland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 636 | 88.83% |
| White | 77 | 10.75% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 240 | 2.98 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 149 | 1.16 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 47 | 3.66 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 32 | 4.78 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
| Male | 12 | 18.17 | 100 | 0 |
5.97
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 46.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 58 | 13.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 358 | 317 | 64 |
| White | 60 | 44 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,679 | $0 | $87,679 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $13,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,469 | $43,750 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $41,563 | $0 | $41,406 |
$40,469
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Forkland residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 636 | 154 | 24.21% |
| White | 75 | 31 | 41.33% |
25.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.55%
Male Poverty Rate
22.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forkland is White, with 41.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forkland is Black, with 24.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.14% |
| High School | 27.18% |
| Some College | 22.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $65,614 |
| Households | $29,200 | $56,837 |
| Married Families | $69,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,018 | $51,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
7.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 14.93% |
| Black | 10 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.4%
Labor Force Participation
26.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
74.58%
Born in Forkland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Forkland residents were born in the United States, with 74.58% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 389 | -6 | -1.52% |
| 2028 | 395 | -6 | -1.5% |
| 2027 | 401 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 406 | -6 | -1.46% |
| 2025 | 412 | -6 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 418 | -6 | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 424 | -5 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 429 | -8 | -1.83% |
| 2021 | 437 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 441 | -150 | -25.38% |
| 2019 | 591 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 597 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 602 | -10 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 612 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 617 | -10 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 627 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 634 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 637 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 641 | 0 | 0% |