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McKenzie, AL
Town in Butler County, Alabama.
Population
557
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
0
McKenzie and its ZIP codes
McKenzie at a glance
- McKenzie is 49% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,250 a year, 51% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,600 (62% below Alabama) and median rent is $573 a month.
Local data for McKenzie, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McKenzie, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$80,600
Median rent
$573/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (33), Scottish Americans (6), Mexican Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for McKenzie.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,800
6,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $7,705 per person
How people get to work
McKenzie, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McKenzie, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
184
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
61.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McKenzie, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near McKenzie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgianaTown | 5.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Red LevelTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| EvergreenCity | 16 mi | 19.7 |
| River FallsTown | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| GanttTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HeathTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DozierTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| AndalusiaCity | 22 mi | 19.8 |
| GreenvilleCity | 22 mi | 21.4 |
| CarolinaTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| CastleberryTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| SanfordTown | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Pine AppleTown | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| BrantleyTown | 28 mi | 3.1 |
| RutledgeTown | 28 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKenzie, AL in?
- McKenzie is in Butler County, Alabama.
- What is the population of McKenzie, AL?
- About 557 people live in McKenzie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKenzie?
- Nearby places include Georgiana (5.8 mi), Red Level (12 mi), Evergreen (16 mi), River Falls (17 mi), Gantt (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023