Community Profiles
Napier Field, Alabama, was established as an Army Air Forces Training Center at the beginning of World War II. The base officially closed in 1944, and the town was incorporated in 1968. The Dothan Regional Airport was built on some of the old Army runways in 1974, and today is a thoroughly modern facility with an adjacent industrial park.
As of 2026 the population of Napier Field is 412. The population is expected to shrink to 404 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.39%.
The median age of Napier Field residents is 39.
The diversity index of Napier Field is 60.7, meaning that there is a 61% 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 Napier Field is $53,175 and projected to be $54,986 in 2031. Per capita income is $24,135, projected to be $25,451 in 2031. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $170,875 and the average disposable income is $41,345.
There are 208 housing units in Napier Field; 82 are owner-occupied, 105 are rented, and 21 are vacant. The average home value is $176,555, with 4 homes built in 2010 or later, and 31 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 14 businesses in Napier Field, employing 159 workers and pulling from a labor force of 189 age 16 and above. 127 workers commute into Napier Field from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
55 residents both live and work in/around Napier Field. The average travel time is 23.0 minutes. 16.36% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 159 drive alone, 17 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 5 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 8 residents work from home.
120 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 36 have associates degrees, 18 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
