Sulligent is a city located in Lamar County Alabama. Sulligent has a 2024 population of 1,816. Sulligent is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,878 in 2020.
The average household income in Sulligent is $42,794 with a poverty rate of 21.11%. The median age in Sulligent is 43.2 years: 45.1 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sulligent was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,319 | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 37 | 2.54% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 555 | 2.62 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 275 | 3.41 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.06 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 70 | 4.06 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 5 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 5.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 435 | 45.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 7.56% |
| Some College | 245 | 25.39% |
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 | 850 | 763 | 82 |
| Black | 78 | 57 | 3 |
| Other Race | 37 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,354 | $0 | $45,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,393 | $0 | $58,929 |
| High School Graduate | $30,341 | $60,600 | $18,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,857 | $2,499 | $13,682 |
| Overall | $24,716 | $52,083 | $19,286 |
| Some College | $30,833 | $125,078 | $30,042 |
$24,716
Average Earnings
$52,083
Average Male
$19,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.53% of Sulligent residents speak only English, while 0.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,319 | 253 | 19.18% |
| Black | 96 | 54 | 56.25% |
| Multiple | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
21.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.39%
Male Poverty Rate
22.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sulligent is Black, with 56.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sulligent is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.62% |
| High School | 25.29% |
| Some College | 14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.87% |
| Female Employed | 6.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,466 | $56,158 |
| Households | $30,057 | $42,794 |
| Married Families | $53,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,120 | $19,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 7.56% |
| Black | 4 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.2%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
52.5%
Born in Sulligent
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sulligent residents were born in the United States, with 52.5% 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 | 1,740 | -15 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 1,755 | -15 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 1,770 | -16 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 1,786 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 1,801 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 1,816 | -16 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 1,832 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,841 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 1,848 | -30 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,878 | 37 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1,841 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,847 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 1,846 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,850 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 1,849 | -18 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 1,867 | -18 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 1,885 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,888 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,894 | -23 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,917 | 0 | 0% |