Theodore is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 6,270 people and six associated neighborhoods, Theodore is the 102nd largest community in Alabama.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Theodore is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Theodore is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Theodore who work in office and administrative support (16.22%), sales jobs (12.96%), and management occupations (6.88%). 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, Theodore is worth considering. Theodore is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small town, Theodore doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, the citizens of Theodore rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.60% of adults 25 and older in Theodore have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Theodore in 2022 was $25,989, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $103,956 for a family of four. However, Theodore contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Theodore is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Theodore home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Theodore residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Theodore include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Theodore is English. Other important languages spoken here include Vietnamese and Spanish.
