Demographics & People — Fort Payne, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,886 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,000 |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| Total Households | 5,663 |
| Family Households | 3,562 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,884 |
| Black or African American | 269 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,465 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,978 |
| Other groups | 4,709 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,907 |
| American | 2,003 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,985 |
| English | 1,350 |
| Irish | 1,265 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 780 |
| German | 644 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 536 |
Language
| English Only | 11,223 |
| Spanish | 2,596 |
| Population 5+ | 13,965 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 575 |
| Population 18+ | 11,220 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Payne, Alabama.