State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
81.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.06%
Growth Since 2010
5.62%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Harpersville, Alabama Population 2021
1,729
Harpersville is a city located in Shelby County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 1,729, it is the 206th largest city in Alabama and the 8183rd largest city in the United States . Harpersville is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 5.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,637 in 2010. Harpersville reached it's highest population of 1,729 in 2021. Spanning over 22 miles, Harpersville has a population density of 81 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harpersville is $64,326 with a poverty rate of 17.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,011 per month, and the median house value is $140,100. The median age in Harpersville is 46.1 years, 39.6 years for males, and 52 years for females.
Harpersville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harpersville was:
- White: 78.56%
- Black or African American: 20.90%
- Two or more races: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Harpersville, Alabama is 1,729 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,726.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,637.
Harpersville, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 78.56% |
| Black or African American | 310 | 20.90% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.54% |
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Harpersville Population by Race
Harpersville Population Pyramid $2021
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Harpersville Population by Age
Harpersville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 562 | 2.64 | 80.2 |
| Married | 339 | 3.03 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.05 | 58.9 |
| Female | 70 | 3.57 | 82.9 |
| Male | 24 | 2.88 | 83.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Harpersville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 4.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 18.20% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 36.78% |
| Some College | 220 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 7.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 4.74% |
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Harpersville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Harpersville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 833 | 645 | 109 |
| Black | 214 | 160 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.09%.
Harpersville Educational Attainment by Race
Harpersville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Harpersville Language by Age
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Harpersville Language
98.53% of Harpersville residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
Harpersville Language
Harpersville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 169 | 14.51% |
| Black | 310 | 97 | 31.29% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harpersville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harpersville is Black, with 31.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harpersville is White, with 14.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.44%.
Harpersville Poverty
Harpersville Poverty Rate by Education
Harpersville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Harpersville Married by Age and Sex
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Harpersville Marriage
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.
Harpersville Marital Status by Race
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Harpersville Marital Status
Harpersville Veterans by War
Harpersville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 7.69% |
| Black | 4 | 1.79% |
Harpersville Veterans by Race
Harpersville Veterans by Education
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5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Harpersville Veterans by Education
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54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Harpersville Employment by Age
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Harpersville Employment by Race
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Harpersville 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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99.60%
Native Born
0.40%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.60% of Harpersville residents were born in the United States, with 83.88% having been born in Alabama. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Harpersville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,729 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,728 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 1,727 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,726 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,724 | 12 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 1,712 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,706 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,699 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 1,694 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,685 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 1,671 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,663 | 0.00% |