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Forkland, AL

Town in Greene County, Alabama.

Population

660

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

189

ZIP codes

0

Forkland and its ZIP codes

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Forkland at a glance

  • Forkland is 88% denser than Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $29,423, 54% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,200 (68% below Alabama).

Local data for Forkland, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Forkland, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$29,423

Poverty rate

19.7%

Median home value

$66,200

Homeownership

68.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

44.3

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7), German Americans (6), Scottish Americans (4).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Forkland.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,136

1,748 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,030

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$82.7M

FY 2026, $10,696 per person

Greene County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Forkland, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.4%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Forkland, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

214

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

69

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

56.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Forkland, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

53.9%

U.S. 33.3% +20.6 pts

Diabetes

26.5%

U.S. 12.1% +14.4 pts

Smoking

21.5%

U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

Cities near Forkland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DemopolisCity11 mi17.7
BoligeeTown12 mi4
EutawCity13 mi11.9
EpesTown16 mi6.6
GreensboroCity17 mi2.4
AkronTown18 mi0.7
LivingstonCity18 mi7.1
BellamyCensus-designated place20 mi3.8
GainesvilleTown20 mi1.7
NewbernTown20 mi1.2
FaunsdaleTown21 mi0.3
ProvidenceTown21 mi1.7
UnionTown23 mi0.8
LindenTown25 mi3.6
DaytonTown25 mi1
EmelleTown26 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Forkland, AL in?
Forkland is in Greene County, Alabama.
What is the population of Forkland, AL?
About 660 people live in Forkland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Forkland?
Nearby places include Demopolis (11 mi), Boligee (12 mi), Eutaw (13 mi), Epes (16 mi), Greensboro (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023