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 2025 the population of Ariton is 673. The population is expected to shrink to 671 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Ariton residents is 44.
The diversity index of Ariton is 52.1, 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 $66,606 and projected to be $74,994 in 2030. Per capita income is $26,425, projected to be $30,512 in 2030. 2.38% of households – 16 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $659,947 and the average disposable income is $52,808.
There are 317 housing units in Ariton; 189 are owner-occupied, 78 are rented, and 50 are vacant. The average home value is $242,950, with 17 homes built in 2010 or later, and 34 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 21 businesses in Ariton, employing 216 workers and pulling from a labor force of 307 age 16 and above. 119 workers commute into Ariton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
184 residents both live and work in/around Ariton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 35.87% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 269 drive alone, 19 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.
198 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 30 have associates degrees, 52 have bachelor’s degrees, and 52 hold a graduate or professional degree.
