Powell is a town located in DeKalb County Alabama. Powell has a 2024 population of 928. Powell is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 912 in 2020.
The average household income in Powell is $62,879 with a poverty rate of 20.31%. The median age in Powell is 35.7 years: 39.1 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Powell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 81.89% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 10.65% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 277 | 2.84 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 181 | 3.2 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 53 | 1.11 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 36 | 3.44 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 7 | 3.43 | 0 | 100 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 16.57% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 4.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 5.22% |
| High School Graduate | 274 | 40.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 7.76% |
| Some College | 111 | 16.57% |
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 | 528 | 395 | 84 |
| Black | 97 | 74 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $55,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,685 | $33,235 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $34,338 | $28,958 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $49,138 | $23,828 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$34,338
Average Male
$28,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.61% of Powell residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 743 | 156 | 21% |
| Black | 97 | 29 | 29.9% |
20.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
18%
Male Poverty Rate
23.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Powell is Black, with 29.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Powell is White, with 21% 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 30.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.73% |
| High School | 15.69% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,885 | $65,709 |
| Households | $62,868 | $62,879 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,747 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 15.79% |
| Black | 4 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
76.73%
Born in Powell
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.45% of Powell residents were born in the United States, with 76.73% having been born in Alabama. 0.44% 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 | 948 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 944 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 940 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 932 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 928 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 924 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 918 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 913 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 912 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 908 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 908 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 908 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 903 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 900 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 898 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 897 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 901 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 892 | 0 | 0% |