City profile · Alabama · Census ACS 2023

Hanceville, AL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hanceville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,255
Residents
$39,894
Median income
$164,500
Median home
$879
Median rent (state)

Hanceville - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Hanceville places in the 8th percentile for household income and the 45th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

8th
percentile, household income
32nd
percentile, home value
3rd
percentile, median rent
45th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hanceville, AL

Hanceville is a small town in Alabama, home to 3,255 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Hanceville households earn a median of $39,894 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.3%. Typical homes in Hanceville are valued around $164,500, and the median resident age is 40.8 years. About 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 12 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 61% from five years earlier. Hanceville reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1516.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 59.5°F with 59.0 inches of precipitation per year and 1.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Alabama run below the national norm: the state registers 88.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $879 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Alabama's average monthly utility costs around $245 (state average). Commute times here average 27.0 minutes, with 82.6% driving alone and 2.9% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 81.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

3,255 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alabama

Median Household Income

$39,894 /yr

Poverty 6.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alabama average

How does Hanceville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hanceville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 32% pricier than other cities
Median rent 3% pricier than other cities
Safety 45% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Alabama alone, Hanceville ranks #89 of 222 Alabama cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hanceville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Alabama only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Alabama-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Alabama's city distribution

Among the 556 Alabama cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hanceville ranks #405 - the 27th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hanceville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#414 of 530
22nd percentile in Alabama
Median Gross Rent
#323 of 556
40th percentile in Alabama
Median Home Value
#199 of 517
62nd percentile in Alabama
Poverty Rate
#405 of 556
27th percentile in Alabama
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#362 of 556
35th percentile in Alabama

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Alabama only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

8thIncome percentile
45thSafety percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income · 45th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hanceville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hanceville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 45 Avg. percentile National median
Hanceville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hanceville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$164,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 68% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hanceville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hanceville, AL Hanceville, AL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hanceville, AL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hanceville, AL median $39,894/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hanceville, AL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hanceville, AL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,255
Median Income
$39,894
Median Home Value
$164,500
Median Age
40.8
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor force participation
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1516.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
59.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1457.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.5°F
Annual Precipitation
59.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,100 residents3,200 residents3,300 residents3,400 residents3,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,202 residents 3,390 residents ▲ +5.9%
Hanceville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
12
housing units authorized
Single-Family
12
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 31
2020 10
2021 12
2022 13
2023 12
2024 12

Permit volume decreased 61% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
27.0 minutes
Drive Alone
82.6%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.2%
Work from Home
2.9%

Based on 1,463 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Alabama - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$138
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$245
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Alabama state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Alabama state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hanceville sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$879/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
81.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alabama

Livingston
3,243 people
Union Springs
3,287 people
Red Bay
3,213 people
Warrior
3,204 people
Weaver
3,323 people
East Brewton
3,325 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hanceville's 3,255 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South Jacksonville, IL
3,255 people
Lake Wilderness, VA
3,255 people
Orofino, ID
3,254 people
Hartsdale, NY
3,254 people
Ravena, NY
3,256 people
Mount Morris, NY
3,258 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hanceville's $39,894 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

West Plains, MO
$39,897 median income
Zephyrhills South, FL
$39,884 median income
Norman Park, GA
$39,904 median income
Okay, OK
$39,904 median income
Clairton, PA
$39,884 median income
Wolcott, VT
$39,904 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hanceville, AL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hanceville, AL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.9% 6.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.9% White 87.9% Black or African American 6.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 4.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hanceville compares to nearby Alabama cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hanceville (this city) 3,255 $39,894
Livingston 3,243 $24,491
Union Springs 3,287 $25,828
Red Bay 3,213 $35,587
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AL FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hanceville, AL?

What is the population of Hanceville, AL? +

Hanceville, AL counts 3,255 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hanceville, AL? +

In Hanceville, the typical household earns $39,894 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hanceville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hanceville; the closest available measure is the Alabama state average, a cost of living index of 88.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Alabama vary by metro area.

Is Hanceville, AL safe? +

Hanceville has a total crime rate of 1516.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hanceville, AL? +

A typical home in Hanceville is worth $164,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hanceville? +

Hanceville has an average annual temperature of 59.5°F, 59.0 inches of precipitation, and 1.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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