Prattville, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,134 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 795.8 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.70% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,504 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Prattville grew by 15.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,723 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Prattville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,269 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.17% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prattville is about 21% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $123,972 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,254 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.0% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Prattville is about 8.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,254 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prattville spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,655 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,009 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,835 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Prattville is about the same as in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Prattville has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Prattville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.2% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prattville, Alabama.
What is the population of Prattville, Alabama?
The population of Prattville, Alabama is 29,134, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Prattville, Alabama?
The population density of Prattville, Alabama is 795.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Prattville, Alabama?
The median household income in Prattville, Alabama is $75,269, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Prattville, Alabama?
The median home price in Prattville, Alabama is $123,972, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Prattville, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Prattville, Alabama is 2.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.