Living in Minor, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minor · Census data 2020–2024
Minor has 762 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $42,321 (34% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $94,900, the median rent is $1,096/month.
Minor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minor at a glance
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $42,321State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $94,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,096/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Minor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Minor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minor the median home value is $94,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
Minor median household income
The median household income in Minor is $42,321 and the income per person is $23,661. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Minor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 392
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.58
Minor demographics
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 295
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minor ›
Education in Minor
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Minor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minor
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.6%
Minor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor | 762 | $42,321 | $94,900 | $1,096 |
| McDonald Chapel | 651 | $56,971 | $134,400 | $1,084 |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | $1,203 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | $1,400 |
| Fairfield | 9,728 | $48,456 | $129,300 | $1,008 |
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Sylvan Springs | 1,490 | $81,927 | $217,000 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Minor, AL?
The median household income in Minor is $42,321, 34% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Minor?
The median home value in Minor is $94,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Minor?
The median gross rent in Minor is $1,096 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Minor, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Minor?
The median age in Minor is 33.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Minor?
The average commute to work in Minor is 28 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minor?
The unemployment rate in Minor is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minor?
5.9% of adults in Minor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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