Pennington is a town located in Choctaw County Alabama. Pennington has a 2024 population of 323. Pennington is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 330 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennington is $51,073 with a poverty rate of 13.06%. The median age in Pennington is 38.8 years: 56.6 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 382 | 60.83% |
| White | 246 | 39.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 254 | 2.47 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.11 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 77 | 3.75 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 53 | 2.94 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Male | 13 | 4.62 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 12.56% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 16.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 1.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.96% |
| High School Graduate | 135 | 33.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 9.85% |
| Some College | 93 | 22.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 241 | 163 | 6 |
| White | 165 | 152 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,250 | $81,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $29,158 | $0 | $27,636 |
| Some College | $28,444 | $0 | $28,000 |
$29,158
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.21% of Pennington residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 382 | 55 | 14.4% |
| White | 246 | 27 | 10.98% |
13.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.24%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennington is Black, with 14.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennington is White, with 10.98% 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 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.95% |
| High School | 17.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,156 | $57,927 |
| Households | $28,362 | $51,073 |
| Married Families | $84,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,575 | $41,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 27.12% |
| Black | 8 | 3.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
37.74%
Born in Pennington
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Pennington residents were born in the United States, with 37.74% 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 | 314 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 316 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 318 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 319 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 321 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 323 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 325 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 328 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 329 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 330 | 126 | 61.76% |
| 2019 | 204 | -4 | -1.92% |
| 2018 | 208 | -2 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 210 | -3 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 213 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 215 | -2 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 217 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 219 | -3 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 222 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 221 | -4 | -1.78% |
| 2010 | 225 | 0 | 0% |