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Moulton, AL
City in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Population
3,401
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
567
ZIP codes
0
Moulton and its ZIP codes
Moulton at a glance
- Moulton is about 5.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,813 a year, 10% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,900 (41% below Alabama) and median rent is $655 a month.
Local data for Moulton, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moulton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,813
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (260), German Americans (105), Mexican Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Moulton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,054
5,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $6,468 per person
How people get to work
Moulton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moulton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
817
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moulton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Moulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HattonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| HillsboroTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| CourtlandTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| North CourtlandTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TrinityCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| Town CreekTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| DecaturCity | 18 mi | 54.6 |
| LeightonTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| HartselleCity | 21 mi | 16.7 |
| AddisonTown | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| FalkvilleTown | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| PricevilleCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| LittlevilleTown | 23 mi | 5 |
| RogersvilleTown | 23 mi | 3 |
| West PointTown | 24 mi | 3.9 |
| Double SpringsTown | 24 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moulton, AL in?
- Moulton is in Lawrence County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Moulton, AL?
- About 3,401 people live in Moulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moulton?
- Nearby places include Hatton (9 mi), Hillsboro (12 mi), Courtland (13 mi), North Courtland (13 mi), Trinity (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023