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Lineville, AL
City in Clay County, Alabama.
Population
2,546
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
263
ZIP codes
0
Lineville and its ZIP codes
Lineville at a glance
- Lineville is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,302, 40% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,500 (16% below Alabama) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Lineville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lineville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,302
Poverty rate
32.4%
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), German Americans (71), Mexican Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Lineville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,631
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
How people get to work
Lineville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lineville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lineville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Lineville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshlandTown | 6.2 mi | 7.3 |
| DeltaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.8 |
| MillervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| WedoweeTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| GoldvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Morrison CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| WaldoTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| WadleyTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| MunfordTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| DavistonTown | 20 mi | 9.1 |
| New SiteTown | 20 mi | 9.9 |
| AbandaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| WoodlandTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| HackneyvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9 |
| Hobson CityTown | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lineville, AL in?
- Lineville is in Clay County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Lineville, AL?
- About 2,546 people live in Lineville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lineville?
- Nearby places include Ashland (6.2 mi), Delta (9.5 mi), Millerville (14 mi), Wedowee (15 mi), Hollis Crossroads (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023