Lester is a town located in Limestone County Alabama. Lester has a 2024 population of 121. Lester is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 8.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 112 in 2020.
The average household income in Lester is $75,074 with a poverty rate of 14.62%. The median age in Lester is 28.5 years: 24.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39 | 3.33 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 20 | 3.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 4.5 | 20 | 80 |
| Non Family | 7 | 0 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 2 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 3.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 12.82% |
| High School Graduate | 34 | 43.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 21 | 26.92% |
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 | 78 | 72 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $78,750 | $13,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,125
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 19 | 14.62% |
14.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.15%
Male Poverty Rate
23.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lester is White, with 14.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lester is White, with 14.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 43.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $76,269 |
| Households | $77,679 | $75,074 |
| Married Families | $102,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
66.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
42.31%
Born in Lester
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lester residents were born in the United States, with 42.31% 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 | 133 | 3 | 2.31% |
| 2028 | 130 | 2 | 1.56% |
| 2027 | 128 | 3 | 2.4% |
| 2026 | 125 | 2 | 1.63% |
| 2025 | 123 | 2 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 121 | 2 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 119 | 4 | 3.48% |
| 2022 | 115 | 1 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 114 | 2 | 1.79% |
| 2020 | 112 | -19 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 131 | 3 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 128 | 2 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 126 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 125 | 4 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 121 | 1 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 120 | 2 | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 118 | 2 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 116 | 2 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 114 | 3 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 111 | 0 | 0% |