Hobson City is a town located in Calhoun County Alabama. Hobson City has a 2024 population of 741. Hobson City is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 752 in 2020.
The average household income in Hobson City is $53,700 with a poverty rate of 21.11%. The median age in Hobson City is 37.4 years: 22.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hobson City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 885 | 90.49% |
| White | 66 | 6.75% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 326 | 3 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 112 | 3.6 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 111 | 0 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 86 | 4.4 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Male | 17 | 5.06 | 100 | 0 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 10.98% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 10.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 256 | 42.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 133 | 22.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 536 | 480 | 73 |
| White | 51 | 51 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $135,000 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $25,927 | $26,358 | $21,731 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,530 | $26,746 | $24,750 |
| Some College | $24,107 | $0 | $23,693 |
$26,530
Average Earnings
$26,746
Average Male
$24,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.14% of Hobson City residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 878 | 191 | 21.75% |
| Multiple | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
21.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.01%
Male Poverty Rate
29.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hobson City is Multiple, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hobson City is Black, with 21.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.83% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Some College | 14.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $62,875 |
| Households | $46,346 | $53,700 |
| Married Families | $59,340 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,625 | $29,568 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 5.11% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
82.82%
Born in Hobson City
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Hobson City residents were born in the United States, with 82.82% 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 | 728 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 730 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 733 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 736 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 738 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 741 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 744 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 742 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 747 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 752 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 755 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 762 | -6 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 768 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 768 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 770 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 767 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 763 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 763 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 764 | -6 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 770 | 0 | 0% |