State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
488.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
14.56%
World Population Review
Fort Rucker, Alabama Population 2021
5,311
Fort Rucker is a city located in Dale County Alabama. Fort Rucker has a 2020 population of 5,311. Fort Rucker is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 14.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,636 in 2010. Fort Rucker reached it's highest population of 5,441 in 2011.
The average household income in Fort Rucker is $69,769 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,165 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Fort Rucker is 24.3 years, 24.6 years for males, and 23.5 years for females.
Fort Rucker Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Rucker was:
- White: 73.92%
- Black or African American: 13.78%
- Two or more races: 5.23%
- Other race: 4.22%
- Asian: 2.00%
- Native American: 0.85%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fort Rucker, Alabama is 5,311 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,134.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,636.
Fort Rucker, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,926 | 73.92% |
| Black or African American | 732 | 13.78% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 5.23% |
| Some Other Race | 224 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 106 | 2.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.85% |
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Fort Rucker Population by Race
Fort Rucker Population Pyramid $2021
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Fort Rucker Population by Age
Fort Rucker Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,296 | 3.36 | 0.6 |
| Married | 1,028 | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Male | 36 | 2.72 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 3.33 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
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Fort Rucker Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 0.37% |
| High School Graduate | 406 | 16.87% |
| Some College | 748 | 31.09% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 14.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 638 | 26.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 9.81% |
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Fort Rucker Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fort Rucker Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,634 | 1,622 | 626 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 333 | 95 |
| Black | 280 | 271 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 152 | 91 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 27 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 59.87%.
Fort Rucker Educational Attainment by Race
Fort Rucker Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fort Rucker Language by Age
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Fort Rucker Language
87.33% of Fort Rucker residents speak only English, while 12.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.50% of the population.
Fort Rucker Language
Fort Rucker Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,952 | 566 | 19.17% |
| Hispanic | 617 | 91 | 14.75% |
| Other | 224 | 81 | 36.16% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.41%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Rucker
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Rucker is Other, with 36.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Rucker is Hispanic, with 14.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.73%.
Fort Rucker Poverty
Fort Rucker Poverty Rate by Education
Fort Rucker Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
86.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Rucker Married by Age and Sex
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Fort Rucker Marriage
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.
Fort Rucker Marital Status by Race
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Fort Rucker Marital Status
Fort Rucker Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 22.60% |
| Black | 66 | 26.61% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 29.15% |
| Other Race | 38 | 43.18% |
| Asian | 25 | 39.68% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 15.63% |
Fort Rucker Veterans by Race
Fort Rucker Veterans by Education
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20.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fort Rucker Veterans by Education
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76.1%
Labor Force Participation
18.2%
Employment Rate
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
Fort Rucker Employment by Age
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Fort Rucker Employment by Race
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Fort Rucker Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.23% of Fort Rucker residents were born in the United States, with 10.90% having been born in Alabama. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fort Rucker Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,311 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 5,311 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 5,311 | 177 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 5,134 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,149 | 468 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | 4,681 | -214 | -4.37% |
| 2015 | 4,895 | 35 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,860 | 169 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 4,691 | -414 | -8.11% |
| 2012 | 5,105 | -336 | -6.18% |
| 2011 | 5,441 | 805 | 17.36% |
| 2010 | 4,636 | 0.00% |