Community Profiles

Level Plains

Level Plains, Alabama, is located in the southeastern corner of the state between Fort Novosel and the city of Enterprise.  Many Fort Rucker soldiers choose to make Level Plains their home.

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Level Plains is 1,816. The population is expected to shrink to 1,809 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.08%.

The median age of Level Plains residents is 43.

The diversity index of Level Plains is 66.3, meaning that there is a 66% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Level Plains is $77,678 and projected to be $88,581 in 2029. Per capita income is $31,311, projected to be $36,137 in 2029. 0.83% of households – 15 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $452,388 and the average disposable income is $62,631.

There are 801 housing units in Level Plains; 504 are owner-occupied, 228 are rented, and 69 are vacant. The average home value is $151,984, with 55 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 31 businesses in Level Plains, employing 112 workers and pulling from a labor force of 897 age 16 and above. 443 workers commute into Level Plains from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

416 residents both live and work in/around Level Plains. The average travel time is 24.8 minutes. 9.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.54% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 714 drive alone, 108 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 50 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 23 residents work from home.

398 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 140 have associates degrees, 160 have bachelor’s degrees, and 61 hold a graduate or professional degree.