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 $62,999 with a poverty rate of 23.58%. The median age in Fort Payne is 39.7 years: 37.5 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Payne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,016 | 81.11% |
| Other race | 1,621 | 10.94% |
| Two or more races | 595 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 226 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 5,814 | 2.47 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 2,646 | 3.28 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 2,193 | 1.09 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 787 | 3.34 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 188 | 3.71 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 959 | 9.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,320 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 865 | 8.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 902 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,538 | 25.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,177 | 12.05% |
| Some College | 2,010 | 20.57% |
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 | 7,927 | 6,722 | 1,690 |
| Hispanic | 1,103 | 289 | 37 |
| Other Race | 747 | 237 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 397 | 287 | 4 |
| Black | 284 | 220 | 26 |
| Native American | 108 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 14 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,898 | $76,575 | $27,361 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,982 | $0 | $60,848 |
| High School Graduate | $29,795 | $36,196 | $18,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,515 | $26,167 | $23,058 |
| Overall | $32,722 | $38,519 | $23,995 |
| Some College | $26,720 | $38,636 | $23,843 |
$32,722
Average Earnings
$38,519
Average Male
$23,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.78% of Fort Payne residents speak only English, while 15.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,897 | 1,591 | 54.92% |
| White | 10,665 | 1,590 | 14.91% |
| Other | 1,621 | 885 | 54.6% |
| Multiple | 595 | 170 | 28.57% |
| Native | 226 | 111 | 49.12% |
| Black | 245 | 51 | 20.82% |
23.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.12%
Male Poverty Rate
24.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Payne is Hispanic, with 54.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Payne is White, with 14.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.81% |
| Some College | 18.74% |
| High School | 14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.52% |
| Male Employed | 16.29% |
| Female Employed | 12.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,465 | $75,918 |
| Households | $44,549 | $62,999 |
| Married Families | $69,257 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,257 | $39,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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
575
Number of Veterans
520
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 172 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 5.81% |
| Black | 29 | 8.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
67.24%
Born in Fort Payne
91.46%
Native Born
8.54%
Foreign Born
6.49%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
91.46% of Fort Payne residents were born in the United States, with 67.24% having been born in Alabama. 6.49% 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% |