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 $65,203 with a poverty rate of 19%. The median age in Locust Fork is 47.7 years: 51.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Locust Fork was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,273 | 96.73% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 511 | 2.58 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 306 | 2.8 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.44 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 54 | 3.52 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Male | 21 | 3.95 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 11.76% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 6.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 6.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 446 | 44.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 236 | 23.53% |
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 | 953 | 810 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $55,536 | $0 | $55,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,861 | $0 | $77,083 |
| High School Graduate | $37,440 | $40,147 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $56,458 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $54,750 | $32,102 |
| Some College | $45,385 | $59,318 | $30,000 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$54,750
Average Male
$32,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.84% of Locust Fork residents speak only English, while 1.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 242 | 19.12% |
| Multiple | 31 | 8 | 25.81% |
19%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.47%
Male Poverty Rate
19.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Locust Fork is Multiple, with 25.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Locust Fork is White, with 19.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.68% |
| Some College | 7.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,096 | $72,069 |
| Households | $44,688 | $65,203 |
| Married Families | $68,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $43,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
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
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
83.21%
Born in Locust Fork
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.01% of Locust Fork residents were born in the United States, with 83.21% having been born in Alabama. 0.99% 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% |