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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alabaster

Alabama · 14,732 residents · 26.249 sq mi
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Alabaster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,261. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 7,887 residents. Median home value is $77,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,732
−35%vs 2000
vs 22,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K19K24K30K36K1990201020202024Alabaster
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,261
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,379 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,645
−39%vs 2000
vs $22,466 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$77,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$422
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $599 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
2.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(19,654)
Black9.9%(2,244)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(348)
Asian0.6%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(6,196)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(12,985)
Black11%(1,618)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(126)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other0.3%(50)
Diversity Score28%(4,130)
28
+2%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alabaster, Alabama?

Alabaster, Alabama has about 14,732 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alabaster, Alabama?

The typical household in Alabaster, Alabama earns about $39,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alabaster, Alabama expensive?

In Alabaster, Alabama, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Alabaster, Alabama?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alabaster, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alabaster, Alabama?

About 5.6% of people in Alabaster, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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