CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arab

Alabama · 6,313 residents · 13.32 sq mi

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Arab has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,434. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $59,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,313

−12%vs 2000

vs 7,174 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

474 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 539 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.4

−6%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20249K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,434

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,716 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,000

−40%vs 2000

vs $20,035 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.8%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$59,500

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $90,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$275

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $391 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

70.1%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.3% in 2000

29.9% rent

Afford Score

2.7

+8%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,020)

Black0.2%(13)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(47)

Asian0.4%(28)

Other0%

Diversity Score3.1%(220)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.8%(6,300)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)

Asian0.2%(13)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score1.1%(70)

Diversity Score

−64%vs 2000

vs 3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.4%

−6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.8%

−6.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.8%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.8 min

+3%vs 2000

vs 22.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Arab, Alabama?

Arab, Alabama has about 6,313 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arab, Alabama?

The typical household in Arab, Alabama earns about $22,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arab, Alabama expensive?

In Arab, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Arab, Alabama?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arab, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arab, Alabama?

About 12.8% of people in Arab, 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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