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Fort Payne city, Alabama

Official LSAD Designation: Fort Payne city • Census GEOID: 0127616 • DeKalb County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Fort Payne city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $47,479 ±$7,304
Per Capita Income $26,126 ±$2,831
Poverty Rate 32.5% ±5.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 4,706 ±855
Unemployment Rate 5% ±3.2%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,165 ±502
Broadband Internet Rate 87.3% ±3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).