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 2025 the population of Level Plains is 1,833. The population is expected to grow to 1,835 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.02%.

The median age of Level Plains residents is 42.

The diversity index of Level Plains is 67.2, meaning that there is a 67% 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 $73,308 and projected to be $79,997 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,115, projected to be $33,612 in 2030. 0.87% of households – 16 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $418,889 and the average disposable income is $57,705.

There are 818 housing units in Level Plains; 521 are owner-occupied, 232 are rented, and 65 are vacant. The average home value is $160,672, with 61 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 29 businesses in Level Plains, employing 104 workers and pulling from a labor force of 792 age 16 and above. 378 workers commute into Level Plains from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

403 residents both live and work in/around Level Plains. The average travel time is 25.9 minutes. 4.22% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.44% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 666 drive alone, 67 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 30 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26 residents work from home.

394 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 167 have associates degrees, 129 have bachelor’s degrees, and 80 hold a graduate or professional degree.