Eclectic is a very small town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 1,213 people and two associated neighborhoods, Eclectic is the 284th largest community in Alabama.Eclectic is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Eclectic is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Eclectic who work in management occupations (13.54%), office and administrative support (11.52%), and healthcare (8.69%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Eclectic is worth considering. One downside of living in Eclectic, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 36.51 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small town, Eclectic doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Eclectic citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.58% of adults 25 and older in Eclectic have a college degree. The per capita income in Eclectic in 2022 was $24,957, which is lower middle income relative to Alabama, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $99,828 for a family of four. However, Eclectic contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Eclectic home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Eclectic residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Eclectic include German, Irish, English, Scots-Irish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Eclectic is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.
