Alford is a town located in Jackson County Florida. Alford has a 2024 population of 526. Alford is currently growing at a rate of 1.54% annually and its population has increased by 6.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 493 in 2020.
The average household income in Alford is $49,885 with a poverty rate of 4.86%. The median age in Alford is 61.4 years: 52.5 years for males, and 66.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 394 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 7.41% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 233 | 1.85 | 76 | 24 |
| Non Family | 113 | 1.12 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Married | 68 | 2.56 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 35 | 2.83 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Female | 17 | 1.94 | 11.8 | 88.2 |
2.42
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 18.6% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 2.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 33.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 11.89% |
| Some College | 102 | 26.36% |
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 | 299 | 206 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,028 | $33,750 | $27,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,139 | $40,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,368 | $39,625 | $45,737 |
| Some College | $46,375 | $45,625 | $46,429 |
$42,368
Average Earnings
$39,625
Average Male
$45,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.99% of Alford residents speak only English, while 3.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 21 | 6.21% |
4.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.9%
Male Poverty Rate
7.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alford is White, with 6.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alford is White, with 6.21% 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 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.32% |
| High School | 5.34% |
| Some College | 2.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Employed | 2.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,500 | $52,877 |
| Households | $45,915 | $49,885 |
| Married Families | $66,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,781 | $43,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 6.08% |
| Native American | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
54.86%
Born in Alford
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Alford residents were born in the United States, with 54.86% having been born in Florida. 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 | 568 | 9 | 1.61% |
| 2028 | 559 | 8 | 1.45% |
| 2027 | 551 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 2026 | 543 | 9 | 1.69% |
| 2025 | 534 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 526 | 8 | 1.54% |
| 2023 | 518 | 9 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 509 | 10 | 2% |
| 2021 | 499 | 6 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 493 | 27 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 466 | -5 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 471 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 472 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 475 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 474 | -8 | -1.66% |
| 2011 | 482 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 487 | 0 | 0% |