Lanett is a city located in Chambers County Alabama. Lanett has a 2024 population of 6,690. Lanett is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,933 in 2020.
The average household income in Lanett is $58,811 with a poverty rate of 16.31%. The median age in Lanett is 38.8 years: 40.4 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lanett was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,681 | 68.3% |
| White | 1,579 | 23.04% |
| Other race | 317 | 4.63% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,336 | 2.82 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 760 | 1.07 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 721 | 3.33 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 576 | 4.13 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 279 | 3.58 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 696 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 498 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 319 | 6.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 2.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,856 | 39.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 6.29% |
| Some College | 881 | 18.98% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,187 | 2,508 | 267 |
| White | 1,020 | 869 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 223 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 156 | 28 |
| Other Race | 116 | 67 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,637 | $21,429 | $24,701 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,625 | $46,622 | $31,753 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,413 | $0 | $22,857 |
| Overall | $32,465 | $40,357 | $30,682 |
| Some College | $34,447 | $36,989 | $32,668 |
$32,465
Average Earnings
$40,357
Average Male
$30,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.69% of Lanett residents speak only English, while 7.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,614 | 639 | 13.85% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 311 | 57.91% |
| White | 1,038 | 104 | 10.02% |
| Other | 178 | 45 | 25.28% |
16.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
20.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lanett is Hispanic, with 57.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lanett is White, with 10.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.62% |
| High School | 7.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.14% |
| Female Employed | 11.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.5% |
| Male Employed | 0.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,929 | $67,291 |
| Households | $42,415 | $58,811 |
| Married Families | $71,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,071 | $36,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
438
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 227 | 6.44% |
| White | 180 | 14.11% |
| Other Race | 27 | 22.88% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12.05% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
66.21%
Born in Lanett
93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
6.48%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
93.22% of Lanett residents were born in the United States, with 66.21% having been born in Alabama. 6.48% 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 | 6,386 | -61 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 6,447 | -61 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 6,508 | -60 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 6,568 | -61 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 6,629 | -61 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 6,690 | -61 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 6,751 | -29 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 6,780 | -93 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 6,873 | -60 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 6,933 | 767 | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 6,166 | -84 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 6,250 | -46 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 6,296 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 6,322 | -64 | -1% |
| 2015 | 6,386 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 6,396 | -42 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 6,438 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 6,441 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 6,440 | -30 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 6,470 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,897 | -1,088 | -12.11% |
| 1990 | 8,985 | 2,088 | 30.27% |
| 1980 | 6,897 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 1970 | 6,908 | -766 | -9.98% |
| 1960 | 7,674 | 240 | 3.23% |
| 1950 | 7,434 | 1,293 | 21.06% |
| 1940 | 6,141 | 937 | 18.01% |
| 1930 | 5,204 | 228 | 4.58% |
| 1920 | 4,976 | 1,156 | 30.26% |
| 1910 | 3,820 | 911 | 31.32% |
| 1900 | 2,909 | -3,477 | -54.45% |