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Powell, Alabama

Town in DeKalb County, Alabama · ZIP 35971, 35986

  • DeKalb County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 929 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 277Households
  • $62,868Median household income
  • $120,800Median home value
  • 2ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−2.7%
9009209409602000: 92620002010: 95520102020: 9012020926901
Population of Powell at each census
CensusPopulation
2000926
2010955
2020901

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Powell
Under $50k32.2%
$50k to $100k53.8%
$100k to $150k13.4%
$150k to $200k0.7%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $62,868 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Powell
Owner occupied
201 units
Renter occupied
76 units
Vacancy rate
11.8%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Powell compared with its county and state
Powell compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasurePowellDeKalb CountyAlabama
Population91171,9465,054,253
Median household income$62,868$51,149$62,027
Median age35.739.639.3
Median home value$120,800$135,500$195,100
Bachelor’s degree or higher13.9%13.9%27.8%
Foreign-born residents0.5%7.4%3.8%
Owner-occupied homes72.6%76.8%69.9%
Mean commute to work23.4 minutes24.5 minutes25.4 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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