Community Profiles

Florala

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Florala is 1,853. The population is expected to shrink to 1,822 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.34%.

The median age of Florala residents is 47.

The diversity index of Florala is 41.6, meaning that there is a 42% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Florala is $50,382 and projected to be $57,878 in 2029. Per capita income is $21,705, projected to be $25,127 in 2029. 0.92% of households – 17 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $336,187 and the average disposable income is $41,014.

There are 1,005 housing units in Florala; 487 are owner-occupied, 309 are rented, and 209 are vacant. The average home value is $152,105, with 17 homes built in 2010 or later, and 120 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 93 businesses in Florala, employing 590 workers and pulling from a labor force of 612 age 16 and above. 20 workers commute into Florala from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

435 residents both live and work in/around Florala. The average travel time is 34.0 minutes. 2.07% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 470 drive alone, 117 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 15 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.

531 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 141 have associates degrees, 73 have bachelor’s degrees, and 24 hold a graduate or professional degree.