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 2024 the population of Ariton is 675. The population is expected to shrink to 673 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Ariton residents is 42.
The diversity index of Ariton is 52.5, meaning that there is a 53% 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 $63,312 and projected to be $72,405 in 2029. Per capita income is $24,481, projected to be $28,402 in 2029. 0.44% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $465,758 and the average disposable income is $51,181.
There are 312 housing units in Ariton; 196 are owner-occupied, 65 are rented, and 51 are vacant. The average home value is $179,847, with 7 homes built in 2010 or later, and 35 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 19 businesses in Ariton, employing 194 workers and pulling from a labor force of 293 age 16 and above. 134 workers commute into Ariton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
156 residents both live and work in/around Ariton. The average travel time is 25.9 minutes. 18.59% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.92% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 269 drive alone, 18 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 6 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
194 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 21 have associates degrees, 47 have bachelor’s degrees, and 50 hold a graduate or professional degree.
