Lester, AL

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Lester Map

Lester Overview

141
TOTAL POPULATION
66
MALE POPULATION
75
FEMALE POPULATION
88.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,545
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
61.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
38.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
66
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lester Zip Codes

Lester Area Codes

Race in Lester

The most populous races in Lester are White / Caucasian (130 | 92.2%), Two or more Races (6 | 4.3%), and Black / African American (5 | 3.5%).
Race in Lester
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American53.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian13092.2%
Two or more Races64.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total141100.0%

Ancestry in Lester

The most populous ancestries reported in Lester are American (63 | 44.7%), Irish (22 | 15.6%), German (15 | 10.6%), Romanian (15 | 10.6%), and English (9 | 6.4%), together accounting for 87.9% of all Lester residents.
Ancestry in Lester
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6344.7%
Dutch21.4%
English96.4%
European32.1%
French10.7%
German1510.6%
Irish2215.6%
Lithuanian42.8%
Romanian1510.6%
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Immigrants in Lester

Immigrants in Lester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Lester

Sex and Age in Lester

The most populous age groups in Lester are 20 to 24 Years (18 | 27.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14 | 18.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Years3 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years2 (3.0%)9 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Years2 (3.0%)3 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (27.3%)7 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)14 (18.7%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years5 (7.6%)5 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years3 (4.5%)2 (2.7%)
45 to 49 Years7 (10.6%)4 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years9 (13.6%)12 (16.0%)
55 to 59 Years3 (4.5%)3 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
65 to 69 Years9 (13.6%)3 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years4 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years1 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
Total66 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lester

Median Family Size in Lester

The median family size in Lester is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (25 | 62.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 5.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25 (62.5%)3.36
Single Male/Father2 (5.0%)1.50
Single Female/Mother13 (32.5%)2.62
Total Families40 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Lester

The median household size in Lester is 3.13 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13 | 28.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (5 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.00 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25 (55.6%)3.36
Single Male/Father2 (4.4%)1.50
Single Female/Mother13 (28.9%)3.77
Non-family5 (11.1%)1.00
Total Households45 (100.0%)3.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lester

Out of a total of 45 households in Lester, 40 (88.9%) are family households, while 5 (11.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 19, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5 (11.1%)
2-Person Households19 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households11 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (88.9%)5 (11.1%)

Female Fertility in Lester

Fertility by Age in Lester

Female Fertility by Age in Lester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lester

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lester

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lester

Income Overview in Lester

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income141$22,545
Median Family Income40$0
Mean Family Income40$68,058
Median Household Income45$61,250
Mean Household Income45$68,889
Income Deficit40$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)14161.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14138.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1410.44

Earnings by Sex in Lester

Average Earnings in Lester are $14,886, $32,500 for men and $12,500 for women, a difference of 61.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male46 (57.5%)$32,500
Female34 (42.5%)$12,500
Total80 (100.0%)$14,886

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lester

The most common earnings brackets in Lester are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (12 | 26.1%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (10 | 29.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)6 (17.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (4.3%)4 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)5 (14.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)2 (5.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (26.1%)10 (29.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (17.4%)2 (5.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (21.7%)1 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (10.9%)4 (11.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+4 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lester

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$75,833$13,375
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Lester

Family Income Brackets in Lester

According to the Lester family income data, there are 7 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000410.0%
$10,000 to $14,999512.5%
$15,000 to $24,999512.5%
$25,000 to $34,999512.5%
$35,000 to $49,99912.5%
$50,000 to $74,999410.0%
$75,000 to $99,999512.5%
$100,000 to $149,999410.0%
$150,000 to $199,999717.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lester

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families19 (47.5%)$0
3-Person Families16 (40.0%)$0
4-Person Families1 (2.5%)$0
5-Person Families2 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families2 (5.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total40 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (27.5%)$0
1 Earner12 (30.0%)$0
2 Earners10 (25.0%)$0
3+ Earners7 (17.5%)$0
Total40 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Lester

Household Income Brackets in Lester

With 10 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Lester, accounting for 22.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00048.9%
$10,000 to $14,999511.1%
$15,000 to $24,999817.8%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99936.7%
$50,000 to $74,99948.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991022.2%
$100,000 to $149,99948.9%
$150,000 to $199,999715.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lester

The median household income in Lester is $61,250, with the highest median household income of $76,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15 households (33.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (6.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years8 (17.8%)$0
45 to 64 Years15 (33.3%)$76,750
65+ Years19 (42.2%)$0
Total45 (100.0%)$61,250

Poverty in Lester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester

With 12.1% poverty level for males and 32.0% for females among the residents of Lester, 35 to 44 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (62.5%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (62.5%)
35 to 44 Years5 (62.5%)5 (71.4%)
45 to 54 Years1 (6.2%)2 (12.5%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (12.1%)24 (32.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester

According to the poverty statistics in Lester, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years18 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (37.5%)
35 to 44 Years3 (37.5%)2 (28.6%)
45 to 54 Years15 (93.8%)14 (87.5%)
55 to 64 Years3 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (84.6%)3 (100.0%)
75 Years and over1 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total58 (87.9%)51 (68.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lester show that 20.0% or 5 of the total 25 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 62.5%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lester

According to the poverty data in Lester, 100.0% or 2 single-father households and 15.4% or 2 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)2 (15.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lester

The poverty data for Lester shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (20.0%) and 4 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (62.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children5 (62.5%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (20.0%)4 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Lester

Employment by Class of Employer in Lester

Among the 53 employed individuals in Lester, private company employees (45 | 84.9%), local government employees (6 | 11.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (2 | 3.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4584.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations23.8%
Local Government Employees611.3%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total53100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lester

According to the labor force statistics for Lester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (126), 52.4% or 66 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 72.0% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (72.0%)6 (33.3%)
25 to 29 Years10 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years23 (71.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years2 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (52.4%)6 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lester

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree8 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (54.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lester are Community & Social Service (4 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (4 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2 | 3.3%), and Architecture & Engineering (2 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lester, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lester are Food Preparation & Serving (13 | 21.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2 | 3.3%), and Personal Care & Service (2 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations in Lester

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lester are , and Sales & Related (5 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lester are Construction & Extraction (11 | 18.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 18.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (95.7%)1 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lester are Transportation (5 | 8.3%), Production (2 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (2 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Transportation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Total (Overall)32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lester

Employment Industries in Lester

The major employment industries in Lester include Construction (16 | 26.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (13 | 21.7%), Educational Services (11 | 18.3%), Finance & Insurance (5 | 8.3%), and Manufacturing (4 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Lester

Employment Industries by Sex in Lester

The Lester industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)

Education in Lester

School Enrollment in Lester

The most common levels of schooling among the 22 students in Lester are middle school (9 | 40.9%), high school (5 | 22.7%), and elementary school (4 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Lester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School418.2%
Middle School940.9%
High School522.7%
College / Undergraduate418.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total22100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lester

Out of a total of 22 students who are enrolled in schools in Lester, 5 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lester

Education (10 | 55.6%), computers & mathematics (6 | 33.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2 | 11.1%) are the most common fields of study among 18 individuals in Lester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics633.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural211.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education1055.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total18100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lester are males with 3 vehicles (11, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (17, making up 39.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (7.1%)
2 Vehicles3 (12.0%)2 (7.1%)
3 Vehicles11 (44.0%)17 (60.7%)
4 Vehicles1 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles10 (40.0%)7 (25.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lester are 30 to 34 minutes (13 commuters, 24.5%), 35 to 39 minutes (13 commuters, 24.5%), and 90 or more minutes (7 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Lester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes611.3%
25 to 29 Minutes23.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1324.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1324.5%
40 to 44 Minutes23.8%
45 to 59 Minutes59.4%
60 to 89 Minutes59.4%
90 or more Minutes713.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Lester

The most common commute times in Lester are 30 to 34 minutes (7 commuters, 28.0%) for males and 35 to 39 minutes (10 commuters, 35.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (20.0%)1 (3.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes7 (28.0%)6 (21.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (12.0%)10 (35.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (4.0%)4 (14.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes2 (8.0%)5 (17.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lester are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (8, 32.0%) for males and 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM (10, 35.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (32.0%)2 (7.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)6 (21.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (4.0%)1 (3.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (17.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (35.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lester

Occupancy by Ownership in Lester

Of the total 45 dwellings in Lester, owner-occupied units account for 31 (68.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 14 (31.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3168.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1431.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units45100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lester

Occupancy by Household Size in Lester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household511.1%
2-Person Household1942.2%
3-Person Household1124.4%
4+ Person Household1022.2%
Total Housing Units45100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
2-Person Household17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
3-Person Household6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
4+ Person Household5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
College/Associate Degree5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36.7%
35 to 44 Years817.8%
45 to 54 Years1226.7%
55 to 64 Years36.7%
65 to 74 Years1328.9%
75 to 84 Years613.3%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total45100.0%

Housing Finances in Lester

Median Income by Occupancy in Lester

Median Income by Occupancy in Lester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied31 (68.9%)$76,250
Renter-Occupied14 (31.1%)$0
Average45 (100.0%)$61,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)2 (14.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)5 (35.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (3.2%)2 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (16.1%)5 (35.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (38.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7996 (19.4%)7 (50.0%)
$800 to $9992 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991 (3.2%)5 (35.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lester

Housing Structures in Lester

Housing Structures in Lester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2964.4%
Single Unit, Attached511.1%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1124.4%
Total45100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached25 (86.2%)4 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Total31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms5 (16.1%)5 (35.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms9 (29.0%)2 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms17 (54.8%)7 (50.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity20 (64.5%)12 (85.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2 (6.5%)2 (14.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lester

Household Vehicle Usage in Lester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle2 (6.5%)7 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles5 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles24 (77.4%)7 (50.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1813
Median Property Value$100,000$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$414$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (27.8%)1 (7.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9999 (50.0%)5 (38.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)5 (38.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (22.2%)2 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (11.1%)1 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more2 (11.1%)2 (15.4%)
Total18 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (5.6%)1 (7.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (5.6%)6 (46.2%)
4.0x or more5 (27.8%)1 (7.7%)
Total18 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)11 (84.6%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)
26 to 34 Years4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
55 to 64 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (67.4%)46 (32.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00027 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99911 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (28.8%)37 (71.2%)
$100,000 and over38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)12 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years10 (66.7%)3 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (6.2%)13 (40.6%)
55 to 64 Years1 (11.1%)9 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)8 (50.0%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total50 (35.5%)64 (45.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (25.9%)2 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Lester

Computing Device Access in Lester

Computing Device Access in Lester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3066.7%
Smartphone4395.6%
Tablet2248.9%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total45100.0%

Internet Access in Lester

Internet Access in Lester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1124.4%
Cellular Data Only1022.2%
Satellite Internet1942.2%
No Internet1022.2%
Total45100.0%

Lester Summary

Lester is a small town located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated in the county of Winston, and is part of the Double Springs Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Lester was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from Georgia. The town was named after a local landowner, William Lester, who donated the land for the town. The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving community with a variety of businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, a cotton gin, and a general store.
In the early 1900s, Lester was a major stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and the town was a popular destination for travelers. The railroad brought new people and businesses to the area, and Lester soon became a bustling center of commerce.
In the 1950s, Lester began to decline as the railroad industry began to decline. The town's population began to dwindle, and many businesses closed. In the late 1970s, the town was revitalized when the Alabama Department of Transportation began to build a new highway, US Highway 278, which runs through the town. This new highway brought new businesses and people to the area, and Lester began to experience a resurgence.

Geography

Lester is located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The town is situated in the county of Winston, and is part of the Double Springs Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at the intersection of US Highway 278 and Alabama State Route 33.
The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and other small game. The town is also home to a variety of birds, including hawks, owls, and eagles.

Economy

Lester's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to a variety of farms, including cattle, poultry, and vegetable farms. The town is also home to a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
The town is also a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the town's rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The town is home to a variety of attractions, including the Winston County Museum, the Winston County Historical Society, and the Winston County Arts Council.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lester was 1,072. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income is $31,250, and the median age is 44. The town is home to a variety of religious denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lester?
Total Population of Lester is 141.
What is the Total Male Population of Lester?
Total Male Population of Lester is 66.
What is the Total Female Population of Lester?
Total Female Population of Lester is 75.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lester?
There are 88.00 Males per 100 Females in Lester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lester?
There are 113.64 Females per 100 Males in Lester.
What is the Median Population Age in Lester?
Median Population Age in Lester is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lester
Average Family Size in Lester is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lester
Average Household Size in Lester is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lester?
Per Capita income in Lester is $22,545.
What is the Median Household income in Lester?
Median Household Income in Lester is $61,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lester?
Income or Wage Gap in Lester is 61.5%.
Women in Lester earn 38.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lester is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lester?
There are 66 People in the Labor Forcein in Lester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lester?
52.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Lester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lester?
Unemployment Rate in Lester is 9.1%.