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Attalla

Alabama · 6,048 residents · 6.999 sq mi
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Attalla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,426. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,048
−8%since 2000
from 6,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Attalla
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,426
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,457
+5%since 2000
from $15,727 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(5,489)
Black13.1%(866)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(164)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(2,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,834)
Black12.7%(767)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(287)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score39.3%(2,380)
Diversity Score
39
+14%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attalla, Alabama?

Attalla, Alabama has about 6,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Attalla, Alabama?

The typical household in Attalla, Alabama earns about $32,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attalla, Alabama expensive?

In Attalla, Alabama, the median home is worth about $70,300, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Attalla, Alabama?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Attalla, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attalla, Alabama?

About 18.2% of people in Attalla, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attalla, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Attalla, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 811 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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