Living in White Plains, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Plains · Census data 2020–2024

White Plains has 919 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $60,918 (5% lower than the Alabama median).

White Plains is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

White Plains at a glance

Population
919
Median age
45.2State: 39.3
Median household income
$60,918State: $63,999
Homeowners
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
Average commute
40 min

Is White Plains a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 40 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

White Plains median household income

The median household income in White Plains is $60,918 and the income per person is $23,880. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

White Plains$60,918
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in White Plains: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
348
Owner-occupied
94%
Renter-occupied
6%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2001
Average household size
2.64

White Plains demographics

Population
919
Median age
45.2
Under 18
28.1%
65 and older
20.3%
Households
348
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
1.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Black11.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Plains ›

Education in White Plains

9.4% of adults 25 and older in White Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

White Plains9.4%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in White Plains

Unemployment rate
2.6%State: 4.7%
Average commute
40 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9%
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.8%

White Plains vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
White Plains919$60,918——
Jacksonville14,437$51,814$185,500$820
Choccolocco2,620$78,858$262,900$858
Weaver3,324$49,435$162,300$885
Anniston21,271$46,668$158,800$799
Saks10,681$49,753$116,400$898
Heflin3,467$46,711$171,700$755
Alexandria3,475$85,089$197,700$931
Piedmont4,740$40,506$114,800$842

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Living in White Plains: FAQ

What is the median household income in White Plains, AL?

The median household income in White Plains is $60,918, 5% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is White Plains, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 40 minutes.

What is the median age in White Plains?

The median age in White Plains is 45.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in White Plains?

The average commute to work in White Plains is 40 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in White Plains?

The unemployment rate in White Plains is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is White Plains?

9.4% of adults in White Plains 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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