City profile · Alabama · Census ACS 2023

Moulton, AL

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

3,397
Residents
$40,792
Median income
$116,100
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Moulton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Moulton lands in the 8th percentile for household income and the 31st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

8th
percentile, household income
16th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
31st
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: Moulton, AL

Moulton is a small town in Alabama, home to 3,397 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $40,792 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 15.8%. Home values in Moulton run a median of $116,100, and the median resident age is 45.0 years. About 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 37.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 5 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 67% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2037.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 60.2°F with 60.2 inches of precipitation per year and 2.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Alabama run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Alabama scores 88.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $961 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Alabama run around $245, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 69.3 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

3,397 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alabama

Median Household Income

$40,792 /yr

Poverty 15.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alabama average

How does Moulton compare to other US cities?

Here's how Moulton 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 16% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities
Safety 31% safer than other cities

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

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Alabama, Moulton ranks #120 of 222 Alabama cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Moulton's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Alabama, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

8thIncome percentile
31stSafety percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income · 31st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Moulton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Moulton'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 42 Avg. percentile National median
Moulton'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 Moulton's home value compares nationally

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

$116,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $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. Moulton $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 - Moulton, AL Moulton, AL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Moulton, 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 Moulton, AL median $40,792/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%
Moulton, 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 Moulton, AL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 37.4%

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

Population
3,397
Median Income
$40,792
Median Home Value
$116,100
Median Age
45.0
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Labor force participation
37.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2037.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
203.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1834.1
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
60.2°F
Annual Precipitation
60.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"

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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3,360 residents3,380 residents3,400 residents3,420 residents3,440 residents3,460 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,392 residents 3,436 residents ▲ +1.3%
Moulton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
5
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 6
2021 13
2022 11
2023 2
2024 5

Permit volume increased 67% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.0%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
3.7%
Other
1.3%

Based on 1,114 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 Moulton sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
69.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alabama

Emerald Mountain
3,387 people
Alexandria
3,420 people
Evergreen
3,442 people
Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County)
3,449 people
Elba
3,459 people
Heflin
3,462 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Moulton's 3,397 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Chandler, TX
3,397 people
Summersville, WV
3,397 people
Yountville, CA
3,396 people
Wilder, VT
3,394 people
North Plains, OR
3,393 people
Ponce Inlet, FL
3,392 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Moulton's $40,792 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Northwoods, MO
$40,787 median income
San Carlos, TX
$40,786 median income
Walsenburg, CO
$40,799 median income
Osceola, AR
$40,783 median income
Brookport, IL
$40,781 median income
Hamilton, NC
$40,781 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Moulton, 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 Moulton, AL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.9% 16.0% 9.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.9% White 72.9% Black or African American 16.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 9.9% 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 Moulton 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
Moulton (this city) 3,397 $40,792
Emerald Mountain 3,387 $125,341
Alexandria 3,420 $92,232
Evergreen 3,442 $38,098
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AL FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Moulton, AL?

What is the population of Moulton, AL? +

The population of Moulton, AL stands at 3,397 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Median annual household income in Moulton runs $40,792, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Moulton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Moulton; 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 Moulton, AL safe? +

Moulton has a total crime rate of 2037.9 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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 Moulton, AL? +

A typical home in Moulton is worth $116,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Moulton? +

The average annual temperature in Moulton runs 60.2°F, 60.2 inches of precipitation, and 2.1 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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