Population 5,029 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eclectic
Household size in Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Eclectic are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.21, even as the national average fell. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have smaller households.
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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Eclectic skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Eclectic, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Eclectic has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Eclectic
Renters in Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eclectic is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Eclectic: 26.9% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +6 |
Eclectic has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $629 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $910 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Eclectic runs $910 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $281 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
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 Eclectic
Bachelor's degrees in Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Eclectic have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eclectic is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Eclectic has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 Eclectic
| Period | Eclectic | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eclectic has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Eclectic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclectic | 2.32 | 52.2 | 7.6% | 16.9% | 26.9% | 1994 | $910 | 22.9% | 93.4% | 1.5% |
| Claud | 2.62 | 44.0 | 5.8% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 1991 | $769 | 21.4% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| Seman | 2.37 | 56.7 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 30.5% | 1996 | $956 | 28.3% | 86.5% | 0.0% |
| Santuck | 2.12 | 50.9 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1989 | $735 | 25.9% | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| Tallassee | 2.56 | 41.5 | 12.8% | 30.8% | 17.5% | 1980 | $916 | 17.5% | 90.3% | 5.6% |
| Kent | 2.36 | 48.1 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1993 | $927 | 30.3% | 87.1% | 3.7% |
| Cherokee Bluffs | 2.52 | 36.8 | 5.8% | 43.9% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,194 | 10.7% | 88.7% | 13.4% |
| Equality | 2.14 | 60.3 | 6.5% | 3.4% | 37.1% | 1994 | $841 | 29.1% | 94.3% | 0.0% |
| Tallapoosa City | 2.58 | 44.2 | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.2% | 1986 | $546 | 23.8% | 89.2% | 2.1% |
| Wallsboro | 2.48 | 39.3 | 38.8% | 23.8% | 10.5% | 1994 | $769 | 12.2% | 79.2% | 16.7% |
| Carrville | 2.47 | 42.9 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 19.3% | 1983 | $729 | 15.6% | 85.1% | 2.6% |
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 Eclectic. 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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