Tuskegee is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Tuskegee to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
The overall education level of Tuskegee is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.04% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Tuskegee in 2022 was $18,922, which is low income relative to Alabama and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $75,688 for a family of four. However, Tuskegee contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Tuskegee also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 31.67% of its population below the federal poverty line.
The people who call Tuskegee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Tuskegee residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Tuskegee include English, German, African, French, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Tuskegee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
