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 $42,494 with a poverty rate of 31.96%. The median age in Forkland is 44 years: 54.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forkland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 839 | 84.32% |
| White | 156 | 15.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 296 | 3.36 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.18 | 49 | 51 |
| Female | 67 | 3.82 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 60 | 4.8 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 12 | 22.17 | 100 | 0 |
5.83
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 14.39% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 3.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 18.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.93% |
| High School Graduate | 246 | 43.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 6.32% |
| Some College | 68 | 11.93% |
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 | 427 | 330 | 53 |
| White | 143 | 122 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,156 | $25,156 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,098 | $28,750 | $22,159 |
| Some College | $25,515 | $0 | $25,515 |
$26,098
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$22,159
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 | 839 | 260 | 30.99% |
| White | 156 | 58 | 37.18% |
31.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.94%
Male Poverty Rate
29.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forkland is White, with 37.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forkland is Black, with 30.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.29% |
| High School | 27.24% |
| Some College | 24.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.33% |
| Male Employed | 17.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,020 | $42,131 |
| Households | $28,367 | $42,494 |
| Married Families | $65,441 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.5%
Male Marriage Rate
9.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 10.49% |
| Black | 15 | 2.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
63.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
24.7%
Labor Force Participation
23%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
74.37%
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 74.37% 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% |