Section is a town located in Jackson County Alabama. Section has a 2024 population of 778. Section is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 758 in 2020.
The average household income in Section is $50,656 with a poverty rate of 14.25%. The median age in Section is 44.4 years: 48 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Section was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 86.96% |
| Other race | 74 | 8.94% |
| Native American | 20 | 2.42% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 328 | 2.52 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 163 | 3.29 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.04 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Female | 27 | 3.41 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Male | 18 | 4.11 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 17.05% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 6.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 31.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 5.68% |
| Some College | 118 | 20.96% |
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 | 500 | 405 | 100 |
| Other Race | 41 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,801 | $136,090 | $64,583 |
| High School Graduate | $36,406 | $50,156 | $31,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,618 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,588 | $50,250 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $0 | $36,667 |
$40,588
Average Earnings
$50,250
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.25% of Section residents speak only English, while 5.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 75 | 10.5% |
| Other | 74 | 43 | 58.11% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 43 | 53.75% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.36%
Male Poverty Rate
16.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Section is Other, with 58.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Section is White, with 10.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.09% |
| Some College | 18.3% |
| High School | 11.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,000 | $63,318 |
| Households | $31,250 | $50,656 |
| Married Families | $55,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,750 | $28,708 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
30
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 4.26% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 2 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
65.7%
Born in Section
96.01%
Native Born
3.99%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
96.01% of Section residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in Alabama. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 803 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 798 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 793 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 788 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 783 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 778 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 773 | 7 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 766 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 762 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 758 | 14 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 744 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 748 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 751 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 756 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 761 | -7 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 768 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 770 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 772 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 769 | 0 | 0% |