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Arley

Alabama · 341 residents (2025 est.) · 3.883 sq mi
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Arley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,818. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,600. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
+80%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−12%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:341 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2573574585586591990201020202024Arley
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,818
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,883
+102%since 2000
from $12,822 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+10%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other3.6%(19)
Diversity Score13.3%(70)
Diversity Score
13
+288%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arley, Alabama?

Arley, Alabama has about 523 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arley, Alabama?

The typical household in Arley, Alabama earns about $71,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arley, Alabama expensive?

In Arley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,600.

How educated are people in Arley, Alabama?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arley, Alabama?

About 30.4% of people in Arley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Arley, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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