Sipsey is a city located in Alabama. With a 2020 population of 404, it is the 353rd largest city in Alabama and the 14228th largest city in the United States. Sipsey is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -7.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 437 in 2010. Sipsey reached it's highest population of 435 in 2010. Spanning over 0 miles, Sipsey has a population density of 841 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sipsey is $43,243 with a poverty rate of 22.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $800 per month, and the median house value is $50,900. The median age in Sipsey is 42.5 years, 33 years for males, and 51.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 140.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sipsey was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 53.15% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 46.60% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.25% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 143 | 2.78 | 90.2 |
| Married | 57 | 3.23 | 100 |
| Non Family | 40 | 0 | 85 |
| Female | 34 | 4 | 76.5 |
| Male | 12 | 3.08 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 8.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 14.75% |
| High School Graduate | 94 | 33.81% |
| Some College | 84 | 30.22% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 2.16% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 106 | 6 |
| Black | 109 | 101 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6 | |
| Multiple Races | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.50%.
100.00% of Sipsey residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 185 | 70 | 37.84% |
| White | 200 | 18 | 9.00% |
22.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
29.70%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sipsey is Black, with 37.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sipsey is White, with 9.00% 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 27.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.34%.
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 10.98% |
| Black | 8 | 6.78% |
| 2 or More | 1 | 100.00% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
33.8%
Employment Rate
23.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.75%
Native Born
0.25%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
99.75% of Sipsey residents were born in the United States, with 89.92% 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 Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 404 | -5 | -1.22% |
| 2019 | 409 | -5 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 414 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 415 | -5 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 420 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 421 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 424 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 428 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 428 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 432 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 435 | 0.00% |