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Arab

Alabama · 8,461 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 $48,391. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,461
+18%since 2000
from 7,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+7%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Arab
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,391
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,003
+35%since 2000
from $20,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(7,630)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(304)
Asian1.2%(105)
Other1.9%(162)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,472)
Diversity Score
17
+467%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arab, Alabama?

Arab, Alabama has about 8,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arab, Alabama?

The typical household in Arab, Alabama earns about $48,391 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 $153,900, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Arab, Alabama?

About 23.8% 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 16.0% of people in Arab, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arab, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Arab, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,148 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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