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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albertville

Alabama · 17,247 residents · 26.937 sq mi
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Albertville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,893. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,247
+19%since 1990
from 14,507 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
−3%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,893
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,337 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,336
+49%since 1990
from $10,971 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(14,239)
Black1.3%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(115)
Asian0.4%(60)
Diversity Score6.4%(933)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(13,923)
Black2%(344)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(2,773)
Asian0.2%(43)
Diversity Score38.6%(6,661)
Diversity Score
39
+501%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albertville, Alabama?

Albertville, Alabama has about 17,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albertville, Alabama?

The typical household in Albertville, Alabama earns about $31,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albertville, Alabama expensive?

In Albertville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Albertville, Alabama?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albertville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albertville, Alabama?

About 16.7% of people in Albertville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albertville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Albertville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,740 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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