Population 5,334 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lillian
Household size in Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lillian are small: just 2.21 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. Household size has climbed from 2.09 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people 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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 59.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Lillian skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 60.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people is 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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lillian: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Lillian
Renters in Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lillian is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lillian: 20.0% 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. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Lillian has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $831 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $730 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,029 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,144 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lillian costs $1,144 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $313 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 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 Lillian
Bachelor's degrees in Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lillian have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lillian: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lillian 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 Lillian
| Period | Lillian | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lillian is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Lillian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian | 2.21 | 59.8 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 20.0% | 1995 | $1,144 | 25.3% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
| Perdido Beach | 2.19 | 61.7 | 1.2% | 3.8% | 30.3% | 1988 | $799 | 31.0% | 92.4% | 3.1% |
| Perdido Key | 2.28 | 35.3 | 15.6% | 36.6% | 27.3% | 1997 | $1,579 | 27.1% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Josephine | 2.04 | 58.8 | 3.2% | 8.4% | 31.2% | 1997 | $1,163 | 30.6% | 88.6% | 0.2% |
| Elberta | 2.35 | 48.5 | 6.1% | 19.5% | 16.8% | 1996 | $1,165 | 19.8% | 89.2% | 2.9% |
| Ocean Springs | 1.84 | 58.5 | 10.1% | 20.7% | 73.2% | 2003 | $2,100 | 62.5% | 98.3% | 1.8% |
| Myrtle Grove | 2.39 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 44.3% | 16.6% | 1981 | $1,403 | 27.1% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| Orange Beach | 2.29 | 50.9 | 5.1% | 23.9% | 49.4% | 2002 | $1,726 | 41.4% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| Miflin | 2.60 | 37.2 | 7.2% | 41.6% | 9.9% | 2004 | $1,386 | 18.9% | 91.9% | 3.8% |
| Warrington | 2.40 | 42.1 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 17.9% | 1972 | $1,155 | 22.8% | 91.2% | 6.4% |
| Bellview | 2.48 | 39.1 | 15.2% | 31.5% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,282 | 18.7% | 92.7% | 5.8% |
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 Lillian. 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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