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Powell, AL
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Population
912
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
0
Powell and its ZIP codes
Powell at a glance
- Powell is 89% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,786 a year, 3% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,400 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Powell, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powell, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,786
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (63), Irish Americans (42), Scottish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Powell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,324
23,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $5,205 per person
How people get to work
Powell, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powell, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powell, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Powell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RainsvilleCity | 4 mi | 20.7 |
| SylvaniaTown | 4.8 mi | 8.5 |
| ShilohTown | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| DuttonTown | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| FyffeTown | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| SectionTown | 5.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| LakeviewTown | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LangstonTown | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| ScottsboroCity | 11 mi | 50.6 |
| PisgahTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| HenagarCity | 12 mi | 22.6 |
| GeraldineTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort PayneCity | 13 mi | 56.4 |
| HollywoodTown | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| HammondvilleTown | 16 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powell, AL in?
- Powell is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Powell, AL?
- About 912 people live in Powell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powell?
- Nearby places include Rainsville (4 mi), Sylvania (4.8 mi), Shiloh (5.1 mi), Dutton (5.3 mi), Fyffe (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023