State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
74.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.24%
Growth Since 2010
23.42%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lester, Alabama Population 2021
137
Lester is a city located in Limestone County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 137, it is the 435th largest city in Alabama and the 17671st largest city in the United States . Lester is currently growing at a rate of 2.24% annually and its population has increased by 23.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 111 in 2010. Lester reached it's highest population of 137 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, Lester has a population density of 75 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lester is $53,842 with a poverty rate of 12.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $775 per month, and the median house value is $100,000. The median age in Lester is 39.8 years, 48.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Lester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lester was:
- White: 91.72%
- Two or more races: 5.73%
- Black or African American: 1.91%
- Asian: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Lester, Alabama is 137 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 128.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 111.
Lester, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 91.72% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 5.73% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.64% |
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Lester Population by Race
Lester Population Pyramid $2021
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Lester Population by Age
Lester Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45 | 3.49 | 80 |
| Married | 27 | 3.52 | 85.2 |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 77.8 |
| Male | 6 | 7.33 | 50 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 100 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
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Lester Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 52 | 48.15% |
| Some College | 20 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 11.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 10.19% |
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Lester Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lester Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 101 | 21 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | |
| Asian | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.19%.
Lester Educational Attainment by Race
Lester Language by Age
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Lester Language
99.36% of Lester residents speak only English, while 0.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
Lester Language
Lester Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| White | 144 | 7 | 4.86% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
12.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.89%
Male Poverty Rate
16.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lester is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lester is White, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.46%.
Lester Poverty
Lester Poverty Rate by Education
Lester Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lester Married by Age and Sex
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Lester Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lester Marital Status by Race
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Lester Marital Status
Lester Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 21.43% |
Lester Veterans by Race
Lester Veterans by Education
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4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lester Veterans by Education
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48%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Lester Employment by Age
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Lester Employment by Race
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Lester 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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99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.36% of Lester residents were born in the United States, with 64.33% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Lester Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 137 | 3 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 134 | 3 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 131 | 3 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 128 | 2 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 126 | 1 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 125 | 4 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 121 | 1 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 120 | 2 | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 118 | 1 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 117 | 3 | 2.63% |
| 2011 | 114 | 3 | 2.70% |
| 2010 | 111 | 0.00% |