Fort Payne is a city located in DeKalb County Alabama. Fort Payne has a 2024 population of 14,984. It is also the county seat of DeKalb County. Fort Payne is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,875 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Payne is $66,490 with a poverty rate of 23.46%. The median age in Fort Payne is 39.3 years: 37.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Payne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,884 | 79.83% |
| Other race | 1,755 | 11.79% |
| Two or more races | 744 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 201 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,663 | 2.56 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 2,600 | 3.41 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 2,101 | 1.12 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 754 | 3.33 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 208 | 3.53 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 789 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,372 | 14.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 971 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 7.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,760 | 28.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,146 | 11.81% |
| Some College | 1,943 | 20.02% |
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 | 7,565 | 6,675 | 1,521 |
| Hispanic | 1,435 | 516 | 154 |
| Other Race | 848 | 300 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 503 | 393 | 33 |
| Black | 238 | 179 | 10 |
| Native American | 87 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 19 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,056 | $58,365 | $40,161 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,351 | $94,500 | $63,782 |
| High School Graduate | $32,535 | $35,727 | $22,775 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,533 | $22,100 | $17,255 |
| Overall | $36,285 | $38,003 | $27,019 |
| Some College | $32,716 | $38,505 | $25,286 |
$36,285
Average Earnings
$38,003
Average Male
$27,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.37% of Fort Payne residents speak only English, while 19.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,450 | 1,767 | 51.22% |
| White | 10,231 | 1,456 | 14.23% |
| Other | 1,755 | 1,279 | 72.88% |
| Multiple | 744 | 182 | 24.46% |
| Native | 201 | 92 | 45.77% |
| Black | 200 | 35 | 17.5% |
23.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.17%
Male Poverty Rate
26.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Payne is Other, with 72.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Payne is White, with 14.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.23% |
| Some College | 16.59% |
| High School | 14.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Male Employed | 17.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.24% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,013 | $79,150 |
| Households | $48,623 | $66,490 |
| Married Families | $69,784 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,284 | $41,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
632
Number of Veterans
603
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| Second Gulf War | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 209 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 574 | 6.24% |
| Black | 50 | 18.66% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
6%
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
63.67%
Born in Fort Payne
89.91%
Native Born
10.09%
Foreign Born
7.88%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
89.91% of Fort Payne residents were born in the United States, with 63.67% having been born in Alabama. 7.88% 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 | 15,121 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 15,093 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 15,066 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 15,039 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 15,011 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 14,984 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 14,957 | 63 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 14,894 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | 25 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 14,875 | 833 | 5.93% |
| 2019 | 14,042 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 14,072 | -43 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 14,115 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 14,086 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 14,088 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 14,078 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 14,072 | -33 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 14,105 | -107 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 14,212 | 143 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 14,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,938 | 1,100 | 9.29% |
| 1990 | 11,838 | 353 | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 11,485 | 3,050 | 36.16% |
| 1970 | 8,435 | 1,406 | 20% |
| 1960 | 7,029 | 803 | 12.9% |
| 1950 | 6,226 | 1,802 | 40.73% |
| 1940 | 4,424 | 1,049 | 31.08% |
| 1930 | 3,375 | 677 | 25.09% |
| 1890 | 2,698 | -12,423 | -82.16% |