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Albertville

Alabama · 21,160 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 $35,843. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,800. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,160
+23%since 2000
from 17,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−5%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K19K21K24K1990201020202024Albertville
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,843
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,839
+3%since 2000
from $16,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(13,923)
Black2%(344)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(2,773)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(6,661)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(14,419)
Black1.7%(354)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(5,899)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0.5%(103)
Diversity Score55.3%(11,706)
Diversity Score
55
+43%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albertville, Alabama?

Albertville, Alabama has about 21,160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albertville, Alabama?

The typical household in Albertville, Alabama earns about $35,843 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 $99,800, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Albertville, Alabama?

About 13.3% 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 23.6% 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 6,653 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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