Penton is a CDP located in Chambers County Alabama. Penton has a 2024 population of 42. Penton is currently declining at a rate of -22.22% annually and its population has decreased by -20.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53 in 2020.
The average household income in Penton is $51,758 with a poverty rate of 16.41%. The median age in Penton is 66 years: 73.2 years for males, and 65.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 87.5% |
| Other race | 9 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 7 | 5.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79 | 1.62 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Married | 58 | 1.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 21 | 0 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.84
Average Family Size
1.62
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 31.71% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 22 | 17.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 26.83% |
| Some College | 20 | 16.26% |
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 | 112 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Penton residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 12 | 10.71% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
16.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.43%
Male Poverty Rate
19.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penton is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penton is White, with 10.71% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Some College | 60% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $68,626 |
| Households | $31,186 | $51,758 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
79.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
86.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 4.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
85.16%
Born in Penton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Penton residents were born in the United States, with 85.16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | -12 | -22.22% |
| 2023 | 54 | -11 | -16.92% |
| 2022 | 65 | -12 | -15.58% |
| 2021 | 77 | 24 | 45.28% |
| 2020 | 53 | -45 | -45.92% |
| 2019 | 98 | 30 | 44.12% |
| 2018 | 68 | -52 | -43.33% |
| 2017 | 120 | -52 | -30.23% |
| 2016 | 172 | -64 | -27.12% |
| 2015 | 236 | -80 | -25.32% |
| 2014 | 316 | -59 | -15.73% |
| 2013 | 375 | -62 | -14.19% |
| 2012 | 437 | 158 | 56.63% |
| 2011 | 279 | 78 | 38.81% |
| 2010 | 201 | 0 | 0% |