Mentone is a town located in DeKalb County Alabama. Mentone has a 2024 population of 325. Mentone is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 323 in 2020.
The average household income in Mentone is $64,174 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median age in Mentone is 63.5 years: 65.8 years for males, and 63.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mentone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 95.28% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 2.14 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Married | 120 | 2.55 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.07 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.54
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 9% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 12.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 18.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 14.15% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 26.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 58 | 18.65% |
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 | 296 | 269 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,114 | $55,909 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $88,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $34,500 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $25,313 |
| Overall | $36,667 | $55,577 | $0 |
| Some College | $65,500 | $0 | $66,125 |
$36,667
Average Earnings
$55,577
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.22% of Mentone residents speak only English, while 2.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 71 | 20.7% |
19.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.5%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mentone is White, with 20.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mentone is White, with 20.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.78% |
| High School | 20.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $75,487 |
| Households | $42,500 | $64,174 |
| Married Families | $49,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,417 | $33,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.5%
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
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
51.94%
Born in Mentone
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mentone residents were born in the United States, with 51.94% 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 | 329 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 328 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 326 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 325 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 326 | 3 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 323 | -11 | -3.29% |
| 2019 | 334 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 334 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 334 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 332 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 333 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 332 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 330 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 329 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 331 | 5 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 326 | 0 | 0% |