Fort Rucker is a CDP located in Dale County Alabama. Fort Rucker has a 2024 population of 5,553. Fort Rucker is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually but its population has decreased by -2.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,715 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Rucker is $78,488 with a poverty rate of 13.33%. The median age in Fort Rucker is 24.8 years: 24 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Rucker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,727 | 71.38% |
| Two or more races | 567 | 10.86% |
| Black or African American | 503 | 9.63% |
| Other race | 203 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 197 | 3.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,464 | 3.24 | 1 | 99 |
| Married | 954 | 3.91 | 1.6 | 98.4 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.66 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 172 | 2.47 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 11 | 4.73 | 0 | 100 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
1.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 2.44% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 969 | 37.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 284 | 11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.46% |
| Some College | 800 | 30.98% |
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 | 1,874 | 1,863 | 828 |
| Hispanic | 334 | 322 | 145 |
| Black | 212 | 185 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 177 | 41 |
| Asian | 122 | 85 | 46 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 34 |
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 black people with a rate of 66.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,739 | $69,955 | $27,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,331 | $103,043 | $82,583 |
| High School Graduate | $35,197 | $0 | $35,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,750 | $62,333 | $27,201 |
| Some College | $39,832 | $50,858 | $19,214 |
$50,750
Average Earnings
$62,333
Average Male
$27,201
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.99% of Fort Rucker residents speak only English, while 14.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,173 | 561 | 17.68% |
| Hispanic | 772 | 72 | 9.33% |
13.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.61%
Male Poverty Rate
14.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Rucker is White, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Rucker is Hispanic, with 9.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.48% |
| High School | 10.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Male Employed | 8.96% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,083 | $73,356 |
| Households | $75,875 | $78,488 |
| Married Families | $78,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $83,880 | $95,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
86.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 11.01% |
| Black | 9 | 8.74% |
| Other Race | 5 | 8.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79%
Labor Force Participation
20.6%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
12.66%
Born in Fort Rucker
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
96.92% of Fort Rucker residents were born in the United States, with 12.66% having been born in Alabama. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,553 | 65 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 5,488 | 66 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 5,422 | -490 | -8.29% |
| 2021 | 5,912 | 197 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5,715 | 404 | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 5,311 | 177 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 5,134 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,149 | 468 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4,681 | -214 | -4.37% |
| 2015 | 4,895 | 35 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,860 | 169 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 4,691 | -414 | -8.11% |
| 2012 | 5,105 | -336 | -6.18% |
| 2011 | 5,441 | 805 | 17.36% |
| 2010 | 4,636 | 0 | 0% |