Community Profiles
The town of Ariton, Alabama, was established when two communities came together in 1906: Charlton and Ariosta. The city is known for its annual Christmas tractor parade.
As of 2026 the population of Ariton is 689. The population is expected to grow to 698 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.26%.
The median age of Ariton residents is 43.
The diversity index of Ariton is 52.4, meaning that there is a 52% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ariton is $62,137 and projected to be $73,688 in 2031. Per capita income is $24,620, projected to be $29,560 in 2031. 2.03% of households – 14 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $421,426 and the average disposable income is $47,608.
There are 322 housing units in Ariton; 200 are owner-occupied, 73 are rented, and 49 are vacant. The average home value is $201,325, with 18 homes built in 2010 or later, and 14 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 21 businesses in Ariton, employing 213 workers and pulling from a labor force of 209 age 16 and above. 66 workers commute into Ariton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
143 residents both live and work in/around Ariton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 178 drive alone, 12 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.
192 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 32 have associates degrees, 80 have bachelor’s degrees, and 40 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
