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Population and households in Cropwell
Household size in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Cropwell sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Birmingham area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.38, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, Cropwell is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cropwell: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cropwell has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alabama cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cropwell
Renters in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cropwell is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in Cropwell, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cropwell is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $732 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $584 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$497 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Cropwell runs $1,229 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $497 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 20.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cropwell
Bachelor's degrees in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Cropwell (26.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cropwell is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Cropwell has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alabama cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cropwell
| Period | Cropwell | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Cropwell than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Cropwell has higher unemployment than at least four in five Alabama cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cropwell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cropwell | 2.67 | 49.7 | 7.4% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 1992 | $1,229 | 26.0% | 92.3% | 6.1% |
| New London | 2.71 | 49.4 | 8.1% | 16.4% | 31.1% | 1993 | $1,007 | 11.4% | 83.3% | 8.4% |
| Pell City | 2.59 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 24.4% | 13.7% | 1990 | $1,144 | 18.0% | 83.5% | 6.0% |
| Renfroe | 2.38 | 38.6 | 15.7% | 26.3% | 20.6% | 1985 | $748 | 25.4% | 88.6% | 8.3% |
| Cook Springs | 2.70 | 50.9 | 15.9% | 17.4% | 16.7% | 1996 | $1,454 | 20.4% | 79.2% | 3.9% |
| Riverside | 2.75 | 38.0 | 22.9% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 1990 | $1,002 | 14.5% | 76.2% | 4.3% |
| Calcis | 2.55 | 46.9 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1991 | $933 | 16.0% | 85.6% | 10.9% |
| Vincent | 2.59 | 45.8 | 10.2% | 14.4% | 16.5% | 1990 | $894 | 13.1% | 85.6% | 7.2% |
| Wattsville | 2.97 | 43.3 | 17.9% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 1996 | $804 | 12.1% | 84.1% | 6.1% |
| Lincoln | 2.45 | 44.5 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 14.5% | 1992 | $869 | 20.3% | 90.8% | 3.4% |
| Talladega | 2.25 | 45.2 | 14.2% | 36.6% | 18.7% | 1975 | $791 | 14.3% | 80.6% | 10.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cropwell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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