Pinson is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Pinson has a 2024 population of 7,691. Pinson is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,939 in 2020.
The average household income in Pinson is $86,498 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in Pinson is 33.7 years: 33.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,330 | 42.41% |
| White | 3,146 | 40.07% |
| Two or more races | 931 | 11.86% |
| Asian | 216 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 97 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 94 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.47% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,870 | 2.74 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 1,502 | 3.32 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 884 | 1.28 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 393 | 3.47 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Male | 91 | 4.02 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 348 | 7.03% |
| Associates Degree | 730 | 14.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 674 | 13.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,866 | 37.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 1,121 | 22.65% |
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 | 2,151 | 2,085 | 265 |
| Black | 2,038 | 1,830 | 422 |
| 2+ Races | 465 | 410 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 236 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 155 | 126 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 39 | 25 | 6 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,423 | $64,014 | $51,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,893 | $0 | $65,313 |
| High School Graduate | $51,202 | $59,167 | $50,151 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,982 | $58,896 | $50,144 |
| Some College | $47,314 | $48,306 | $46,543 |
$51,982
Average Earnings
$58,896
Average Male
$50,144
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.47% of Pinson residents speak only English, while 8.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,330 | 532 | 15.98% |
| Multiple | 931 | 363 | 38.99% |
| Hispanic | 837 | 359 | 42.89% |
| White | 2,946 | 250 | 8.49% |
| Native | 94 | 39 | 41.49% |
| Asian | 216 | 29 | 13.43% |
| Other | 97 | 9 | 9.28% |
16%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.62%
Male Poverty Rate
16.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pinson is Hispanic, with 42.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pinson is White, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.22% |
| High School | 13.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.03% |
| Female Employed | 9.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,833 | $95,505 |
| Households | $80,349 | $86,498 |
| Married Families | $105,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,268 | $62,473 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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
517
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 191 |
| First Gulf War | 151 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 75+ | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 242 | 11.29% |
| White | 166 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 19.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
72.74%
Born in Pinson
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
4.74%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
94.79% of Pinson residents were born in the United States, with 72.74% having been born in Alabama. 4.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,381 | -62 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 7,443 | -62 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 7,505 | -62 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 7,567 | -62 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 7,629 | -62 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 7,691 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,753 | -38 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 7,791 | -69 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 7,860 | -79 | -1% |
| 2020 | 7,939 | 839 | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 7,100 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 7,110 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,108 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 7,125 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 7,141 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 7,153 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 7,149 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 7,150 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 7,154 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 7,142 | 0 | 0% |