Shorter is a town located in Macon County Alabama. Shorter has a 2024 population of 363. Shorter is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually and its population has decreased by -7.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 393 in 2020.
The average household income in Shorter is $47,465 with a poverty rate of 31.98%. The median age in Shorter is 59.7 years: 60.8 years for males, and 58 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shorter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 244 | 70.93% |
| White | 68 | 19.77% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 8.43% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.87% |
| 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 | 145 | 2.37 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 55 | 3.55 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.02 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 22 | 2 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 13 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 6.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 103 | 41.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 41 | 16.4% |
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 | 189 | 144 | 14 |
| White | 49 | 38 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,500 | $51,500 | $20,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $21,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,469 | $31,250 | $30,357 |
| Some College | $21,563 | $21,563 | $0 |
$30,469
Average Earnings
$31,250
Average Male
$30,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Shorter residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 244 | 82 | 33.61% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Multiple | 29 | 21 | 72.41% |
| White | 68 | 7 | 10.29% |
31.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.16%
Male Poverty Rate
44.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shorter is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shorter is White, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.76% |
| High School | 16.5% |
| Some College | 16.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 14.89% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $62,304 |
| Households | $32,917 | $47,465 |
| Married Families | $48,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,156 | $20,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 44 | 21.78% |
| White | 12 | 24.49% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.1%
Labor Force Participation
27%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
88.37%
Born in Shorter
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.42% of Shorter residents were born in the United States, with 88.37% 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 Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 327 | -7 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | 334 | -7 | -2.05% |
| 2027 | 341 | -8 | -2.29% |
| 2026 | 349 | -7 | -1.97% |
| 2025 | 356 | -7 | -1.93% |
| 2024 | 363 | -8 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 371 | -5 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 376 | -5 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 381 | -12 | -3.05% |
| 2020 | 393 | 6 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 387 | -6 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 393 | -10 | -2.48% |
| 2017 | 403 | -8 | -1.95% |
| 2016 | 411 | -7 | -1.67% |
| 2015 | 418 | -7 | -1.65% |
| 2014 | 425 | -6 | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 431 | -19 | -4.22% |
| 2012 | 450 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 456 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 456 | 0 | 0% |