Demographics in Fort Payne, AL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
14,886
Male
7,192
48.3%
Female
7,694
51.7%
Median Age
39.3
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White79.8%
Black1.8%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian0.2%
Two or More5.0%
Other11.8%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
11.4%
High School or Higher
29.9%
Foreign Born
10.1%
Veterans
4.3%
Married
40.0%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Fort Payne, AL has a population of 14,886 with a median age of 39.3. The racial makeup is 79.8% White, 23.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. About 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.1%.