Prattville, Alabama Income Statistics
Prattville Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Prattville Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,313 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $53,577 | $52,756 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.7% | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.9% | 7.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Prattville is about 20% higher than in Alabama. Income has been growing faster in Prattville (4.9%/yr) than in Alabama (4.7%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Prattville earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Alabama average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Prattville, Alabama grew by 49.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $77,313 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Prattville started 1.5% above the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had slipped below it by 2014, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its income was 3.9% lower.
Income Distribution in Prattville
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,177 households (35.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.5% of households in Prattville had an income under $35,000 and 17.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Prattville has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.9% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (9.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 511 | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 220 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 740 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,051 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,271 | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,908 | 16.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,868 | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,129 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 883 | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,166 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 11,745 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,116 residents (12.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 14.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.8% of Prattville residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 28.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 20.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Prattville has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (12.2% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (8.4% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,373 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,071 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,936 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,003 | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,656 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,176 | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,330 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,860 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,116 | 12.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 24,521 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Prattville
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.551 | 0.560 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $73,653 | $62,840 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $44,900 | $47,036 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 39.0% | 25.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Prattville, it is 0.551, lower than Alabama's 0.560, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 64% more than women's income in Prattville, Alabama. Over a 35-year career, a 64% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,006,355 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Prattville, Alabama has widened from about 37% to 39% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 28% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,800 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Prattville widened by 1.8 points while Alabama's narrowed by 1.8 points.
Employment
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.1% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 253 people are unemployed in Prattville, Alabama.
The average commute time in Prattville is 22 minutes, about the same as in Alabama.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Prattville, Alabama has fallen from 6.6% to 1.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.7% in 2013.
Prattville has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2015, at 1.1 points lower. The gap has widened from 2.1 points in 2011 to 3.5 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Prattville, Alabama has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Prattville, Alabama.
How Rich Is Prattville, Alabama?
Prattville has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $77,313, about 20% higher than the Alabama average of $64,544.
How has median household income changed in Prattville, Alabama?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Prattville, Alabama rose 49%, from $51,883 to $77,313. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Alabama as a whole: +49% against +56%.
What was the median household income in Prattville in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Prattville, Alabama was $75,269, up 4% from $72,566 in 2022. The Alabama median that year was $62,326.
What was the median household income in Prattville in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Prattville, Alabama was $63,698. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $77,313.
Is Prattville, Alabama a high-income area?
Yes. 13% of adults in Prattville, Alabama earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 8), against 10% (about 1 in 10) in Alabama. 10% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 8% in Alabama.
How strong is the job market in Prattville, Alabama?
Unemployment in Prattville, Alabama is only 1.8%, well below the Alabama rate of 4.7%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Prattville, Alabama?
The Gini coefficient in Prattville is 0.551. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Prattville, Alabama?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Prattville, Alabama has widened from about 37% to 39% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 28% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,800 since 2009.
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