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Slocomb, AL

City in Geneva County, Alabama.

Population

1,952

Land area

9.5sq mi

People per sq mi

206

ZIP codes

0

Slocomb and its ZIP codes

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Slocomb at a glance

  • Slocomb is about 2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,056 a year, 41% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,100 (48% below Alabama) and median rent is $773 a month.

Local data for Slocomb, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Slocomb, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,056

Poverty rate

32.8%

Median home value

$109,100

Median rent

$773/mo

Homeownership

68.1%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

46.0

Average commute

23.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (327), German Americans (106), French Americans (49).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Geneva County. PPP loans are for Slocomb.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,432

5,591 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,556

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$216M

FY 2026, $8,110 per person

Geneva County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone95.0%
  • Carpooled1.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home0.9%

Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Slocomb, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

475

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

55

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 40°F

53.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Slocomb, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.5%

U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts

Diabetes

18.4%

U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts

Smoking

21.0%

U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

Cities near Slocomb

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MalvernTown5.4 mi14.2
HartfordCity5.6 mi6.2
TaylorCity8.5 mi7.2
Noma, FLTown9 mi1.1
Esto, FLTown9.3 mi2.2
RehobethTown9.8 mi7.7
BlackTown11 mi4.1
Graceville, FLCity11 mi4.3
ClayhatcheeTown12 mi2.7
MadridTown13 mi1.7
DalevilleCity13 mi14.1
DothanCity14 mi90.2
Midland CityCity15 mi6.1
PinckardTown15 mi5.3
EunolaCensus-designated place15 mi1.8
GrimesTown16 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Slocomb, AL in?
Slocomb is in Geneva County, Alabama.
What is the population of Slocomb, AL?
About 1,952 people live in Slocomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Slocomb?
Nearby places include Malvern (5.4 mi), Hartford (5.6 mi), Taylor (8.5 mi), Noma, FL (9 mi), Esto, FL (9.3 mi).

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