Moulton is a city located in Lawrence County Alabama. Moulton has a 2024 population of 3,435. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Moulton is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,399 in 2020.
The average household income in Moulton is $59,363 with a poverty rate of 22.04%. The median age in Moulton is 49.1 years: 40.9 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moulton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,420 | 71.34% |
| Black or African American | 633 | 18.66% |
| Two or more races | 288 | 8.49% |
| Native American | 41 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,513 | 2.08 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 723 | 1.02 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 501 | 2.87 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 220 | 3.07 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 69 | 4.22 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 10.11% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 6.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,288 | 48.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 5.87% |
| Some College | 362 | 13.7% |
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 | 1,803 | 1,433 | 251 |
| Black | 579 | 536 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 218 | 29 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,350 | $24,695 | $19,150 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $70,987 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,533 | $36,049 | $25,250 |
| Some College | $36,614 | $46,406 | $35,653 |
$33,533
Average Earnings
$36,049
Average Male
$25,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Moulton residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 550 | 24.7% |
| Multiple | 270 | 82 | 30.37% |
| Black | 569 | 55 | 9.67% |
22.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.35%
Male Poverty Rate
23.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moulton is Multiple, with 30.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moulton is Black, with 9.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.92% |
| High School | 27.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.1% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.47% |
| Male Employed | 7.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,603 | $70,876 |
| Households | $37,614 | $59,363 |
| Married Families | $71,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,675 | $46,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
285
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 150 | 24.23% |
| White | 135 | 6.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
82.96%
Born in Moulton
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.44% of Moulton residents were born in the United States, with 82.96% having been born in Alabama. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,480 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 3,471 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,462 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,453 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,444 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,435 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 3,426 | 29 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 3,397 | 7 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 3,390 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,399 | 186 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 3,213 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,229 | -30 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 3,259 | -36 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 3,295 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 3,302 | -41 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 3,343 | -24 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,367 | -35 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 3,402 | -36 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 3,438 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,260 | 12 | 0.37% |
| 1990 | 3,248 | 51 | 1.6% |
| 1980 | 3,197 | -283 | -8.13% |