Locust Fork is a town located in Blount County Alabama. Locust Fork has a 2024 population of 1,241. Locust Fork is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Locust Fork is $66,141 with a poverty rate of 17.61%. The median age in Locust Fork is 47.3 years: 53.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Locust Fork was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 93.75% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 3.35% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 506 | 2.59 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Married | 297 | 2.94 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.44 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 53 | 3.42 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Male | 21 | 3 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 11.99% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 6.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 43.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 220 | 22.54% |
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 | 901 | 743 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 2 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,214 | $0 | $58,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,111 | $0 | $72,083 |
| High School Graduate | $40,938 | $42,788 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,083 | $53,750 | $34,076 |
| Some College | $47,885 | $72,763 | $33,261 |
$45,083
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$34,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of Locust Fork residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 219 | 18.07% |
| Multiple | 44 | 12 | 27.27% |
17.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.97%
Male Poverty Rate
16.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Locust Fork is Multiple, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Locust Fork is White, with 18.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.99% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.4% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,083 | $74,492 |
| Households | $42,045 | $66,141 |
| Married Families | $71,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,042 | $43,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
84.68%
Born in Locust Fork
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.93% of Locust Fork residents were born in the United States, with 84.68% having been born in Alabama. 1.07% 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 | 1,281 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,273 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,265 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 1,257 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 1,249 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 1,241 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,222 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1,210 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,209 | 34 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 1,175 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,172 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,171 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,163 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,161 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,160 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,158 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,153 | 0 | 0% |