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Mulga, AL

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population

602

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

678

ZIP codes

0

Mulga and its ZIP codes

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Mulga at a glance

  • Mulga is about 6.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $41,146, 36% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,100 (70% below Alabama) and median rent is $900 a month.

Local data for Mulga, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mulga, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,146

Poverty rate

21.8%

Median home value

$63,100

Median rent

$900/mo

Homeownership

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

4.4%

Median age

52.1

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (35), German Americans (10), French Americans (10).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Mulga.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.9%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mulga, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

55.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mulga, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

16.4%

U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Cities near Mulga

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EdgewaterCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.2
MaytownTown1.8 mi2.7
MinorCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.7
McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place3 mi1.1
AdamsvilleCity3.3 mi26.2
Pleasant GroveCity3.5 mi9.8
Sylvan SpringsTown3.7 mi9.3
ForestdaleCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.7
FairfieldCity6.2 mi3.5
ConcordCensus-designated place7 mi3.4
BrooksideTown7.1 mi6.3
CardiffTown7.1 mi0.2
MidfieldCity7.4 mi2.7
GraysvilleCity7.4 mi16.1
Rock CreekCensus-designated place8.1 mi3
BrightonCity8.1 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mulga, AL in?
Mulga is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Mulga, AL?
About 602 people live in Mulga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mulga?
Nearby places include Edgewater (1.8 mi), Maytown (1.8 mi), Minor (2.2 mi), McDonald Chapel (3 mi), Adamsville (3.3 mi).

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