Population 12,044 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prichard
Household size in Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Prichard average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama overall, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.59, 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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in Prichard is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Prichard: 24.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher 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 Prichard
Renters in Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Prichard: 50.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three-quarters of owners (73.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Prichard: 24.1% 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 risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Prichard is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only four have older homes.
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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $820 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prichard costs $820 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $198 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 Prichard
Bachelor's degrees in Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Prichard: 9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Only three of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Prichard never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Prichard has a lower 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 Prichard
| Period | Prichard | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Prichard: 14.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 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).
Prichard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard | 2.67 | 38.9 | 24.1% | 50.7% | 24.1% | 1963 | $820 | 9.8% | 82.5% | 14.7% |
| Chickasaw | 2.74 | 31.8 | 18.3% | 47.3% | 11.5% | 1965 | $840 | 14.2% | 87.5% | 4.1% |
| Saraland | 2.42 | 41.8 | 12.5% | 23.3% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,097 | 24.7% | 91.7% | 3.7% |
| Mobile | 2.47 | 38.1 | 15.2% | 42.3% | 12.6% | 1979 | $1,127 | 32.1% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| Eight Mile | 2.90 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 1985 | $1,181 | 19.2% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| Satsuma | 2.65 | 47.3 | 5.6% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,309 | 27.3% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| Semmes | 2.91 | 37.2 | 13.4% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 1996 | $1,063 | 20.9% | 91.2% | 3.4% |
| Creola | 2.86 | 44.2 | 13.7% | 22.5% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,100 | 20.8% | 86.4% | 2.6% |
| Stapleton | 2.58 | 43.3 | 2.6% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 1993 | $1,188 | 25.7% | 86.1% | 1.7% |
| Hurricane | 2.71 | 41.5 | 6.3% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 1990 | $1,138 | 38.1% | 89.6% | 2.2% |
| Bromley | 3.35 | 35.6 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 2007 | $1,284 | 43.5% | 98.0% | 4.9% |
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 Prichard. 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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