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Arley

Alabama · 357 residents · 3.883 sq mi
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Arley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,156. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
357
+23%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2573574585586591990201020202024Arley
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,156
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,995
+40%since 2000
from $12,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score5.3%(19)
Diversity Score
5
+53%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−30%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
48.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arley, Alabama?

Arley, Alabama has about 357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arley, Alabama?

The typical household in Arley, Alabama earns about $25,156 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Arley, Alabama?

About 9.4% 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 17.9% 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 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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