Steel Dust Recycling, 2019
Millport’s story
148 years in pictures
Census counts: 244 in 1890, 1,010 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
- 1878Millport is settled
MillportAL
A town of 963, settled in 1878.
Population
963
2025 Census estimate · −4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$139K
−0.7% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
30.5
years
Jobs based here
271
A commuter town
Is Millport a good place to live?
33% of residents are under 18 in Millport, above both Alabama’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 187 Alabama towns, just 5 have a higher average commute than Millport. The biggest park or preserve is Millport City Park, at 22 acres. Millport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
963 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Millport: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Millport, and how to reach them.
PowerTombigbee Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Millport water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Millport’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLamar County Circuit ClerkLamar County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3557635576 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Millport.
Housing
A home in Millport is worth about $139K, on Zillow’s estimate
Millport’s midpoint rent is $650 a month. In Millport, 68% of households are owner-occupiers.
$139KZillow home value
| Millport | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $650 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Millport$139K
Alabama$239K
−0.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Millport has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Millport: 5.7% of working residents work locally, below the Alabama town median (10%) and near the median of U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Millport has added 75 jobs, to 271 in 2023. The share of residents in Millport who live below the poverty line: 12%. The median commute is under 20 miles.
6%work in town
| Millport | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.7% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Millport6%
Columbus11%
Vernon8%
Fayette7%
Tuscaloosa6%
20 mi
median commute distance
271
jobs based in Millport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Millport has mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 33° and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring51–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–76°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Millport has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
The national flood insurance program has paid 2 claims in Millport since 1982. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 66% of U.S. communities. 38% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 20%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Millport after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2020.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
2
paid flood claims since 1982
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Millport
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Millport is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Millport is
25% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Millport. In Millport, 16% of adults have diabetes, and 13% binge drink.
| Millport | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 36% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Millport | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 4.1% |
Fayette Medical Center
18.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
0% of Millport is conserved land
Trails total 2.3 miles in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density for Millport comes to 0.4 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 3,506 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Millport City Park | — | 22 |
| 2. Propst Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Millport
19pages on Millport
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Millport; the nearest are
Mississippi University for WomenUniversity or college · Public · Columbus, MS19.8 mi$8,492 in-state tuitionShelton State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tuscaloosa42.5 mi$5,127 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Millport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Millport for work
Where Millport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
271jobs based in Millport
6%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Millport
Town in Alabama, United States
Millport is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1887. As of the 2020 census, Millport had a population of 1,010. After its incorporation from 1890 to 1900, it was the largest town in Lamar County, losing the distinction to Sulligent. Since 1940, it has been the 3rd largest town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- ZIP code
- 35576
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Millport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Millport, AL a good place to live?
Millport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Millport, AL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Bill Atkins and Mae Beavers.